Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana: Check Eligibility, Documents Required, Application Process

01^st Dec 2025...

Published By : Team 811

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The last date to apply for the Nirman Shramik scheme has been extended to 30 November 2025.

Key Takeaways

Under the NSK Yojana, financial support is given to the children of construction workers, who are registered in Odisha, from class 6 to post-graduation.
Different scholarship amounts are set for different courses and vary between ₹2,000 and ₹40,000 per year.
Applicants should be registered under OB&OCWWB with a valid and renewed membership.
Applications submitted through the official Odisha Nirman Shramik portal are processed and verified by the Welfare Board.

Nirman ‍Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Construction worker welfare scheme) is a welfare program of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board made to help the labour families in meeting the education expenses of their children.

The scheme aims at alleviating the construction workers' cost of living, who are the most likely to be in irregular and low-income situations. By funding students from middle school to higher education, the program gives a better chance of a brighter future for the students.

What is Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana?

Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana is an education aid program. It annually grants money to the children of building and construction workers formally registered in Odisha. This assistance is open to students of different levels, such as Classes 6–12, ITI, diploma courses, graduation, and postgraduate programs.

The amounts of money as benefits are different for different courses and are given only to those families whose BOCW registration is valid and updated every year.

Who Benefits from the Nirman Shramik Scheme?

The Nirman Shramik scheme benefits primarily those families that are in the construction industry for their livelihood. The list of qualifying beneficiaries is as follows:

Kids of registered building and construction workers in Odisha.
The students from Class 6 to Class 12.
Students attending ITI, diploma, degree, postgraduate, and professional courses.
Employees having the OB&OCWWB registration and yearly contribution renewal in an active status.

Key Features & Benefits of Nirman Shramik

Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana provides structured financial support based on academic levels:

Level of Study / Category	Annual Assistance (₹)
Classes 6–7 (girls only)	2,000
Class 8	2,000
Class 9	3,000
Class 10	4,000
Merit reward for students scoring 90% or above in Class 10	10,000 (one-time)
Classes 11–12	5,000
Undergraduate general courses (BA, BSc, BCom) and postgraduate general studies	7,000
Professional degrees in government institutions, including B.Tech, BCA, MBA, B.Arch, M.Arch, M.Tech, MSc, B.Pharma, Hotel Management, and Medical programmes (Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy)	40,000
Teacher training, B.Ed., CT, and Nursing training in government colleges	10,000

Note: Girls studying in Class 8 or higher are eligible for an additional 20% assistance on top of the standard benefit amount.

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Eligibility Criteria for Nirmal Shramik

Applicants must satisfy all the following conditions to be eligible under Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana:

The student must be an Indian citizen and a resident of Odisha.
The student should be studying in class 6 or higher in a recognised school, college, university, ITI, or diploma institution.
The applicant must be a son or daughter of a registered building or construction worker under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (OB&OCWWB).
The worker’s registration with OB&OCWWB must have been continuous for at least one year prior to the submission of the application.
The student should have completed the last academic year successfully.

Exclusions

The following conditions disqualify a student from receiving benefits under the scheme:

The applications of children whose parents do not have a valid or one-year-active OB&OCWWB registration will not be considered.
Students attending non-recognised institutions are not eligible to apply.
Students who do not meet the minimum attendance of 50% are not allowed to submit applications.
Those students who failed their previous academic exam are not entitled to receive aid.
If more than two children in the same family apply, additional children will not be covered under the scheme.

Documents Required for Nirmal Shramik Scheme

Applicants must upload or provide the following documents while applying under the scheme:

Aadhaar card of the student.
A recent passport-size photograph of the applicant.
Mark sheet or certificate from the most recent qualifying examination.
Aadhaar card of the registered construction worker (parent).
Valid Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) ID card issued to the parent.
First page of the parents’ bank passbook showing the account number and IFSC code.
College-issued ID card. If unavailable, the student may submit any one of the following:
- Admission receipt
- Library card
- Letter of undertaking from the institution (any person in the institute)
Resident certificate confirming domicile in Odisha.
Caste certificate (only if applicable).
Disability certificate for differently-abled students, where relevant.
Any additional documents requested by the Welfare Board during verification.

H2: Application Process for Nirmal Shramik

The Nirman Shramik apply process is completed through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. The steps are as follows:

New applicants must select the Registration option on the State Scholarship Portal. Existing users can directly choose the Login button.
To start the registration process, enter your Aadhaar number.
The registered email address or mobile number will receive a User ID and password.
Enter your login information to access the scholarship application form on the portal.
Enter all necessary information, such as bank account information, academic records, eligibility details, and personal information.
If necessary, save the form as a draft. To proceed with the submission, click the Next button.
Verify the data in the form on the preview page again. After printing the form, store it on your device for your own use.

Verification

The‍‌‍‍‌ application is subjected to various checks after it is submitted.

The District Labour Officer checks the worker's BOCW registration, which should be active, and confirms the dependent relationship of the worker.
Student documents, academic performance, and eligibility criteria are verified on the e-Shramik Portal.
Getting the green light for the application, it moves on to the stage of sanction and fund release by the authority authorised for this ‌‍‍‌purpose.

Check the Status of your Nirman Shramik Application

Visit the Nirman Shramik application status portal or use this link.
Log in with your application tracking number to see your status.

Benefit Disbursal

The scholarship amount is credited to the bank account of the beneficiary directly annually. So, beneficiaries must keep their membership active if they want to get it again next year.

Conclusion

The Nirman‍‌‍‍‌ Shramik scheme benefits and assists the children of construction workers who are registered in Odisha. It offers yearly support starting from ₹2000 for studies at the school level and going up to ₹40,000 for professional degrees in government institutions. This scheme is a direct comfort to the ill-fated labour families who have irregular incomes and whose education-related expenses are a challenge.

FAQs

1. Can more than two children apply under the scheme?

No. Support is only available for up to two children of a construction worker registered in the BOCW scheme.

2. Is renewal of BOCW membership mandatory each year?

Yes. To continue receiving benefits, renewal is needed every year.

3. Are students in private schools eligible?

Yes, provided that the government officially recognises the school or institution.

4. Can a student apply for the scheme again?

Yes. The scholarship is an annual scheme and can be granted each academic year if the eligibility condition is met.

5. Is the scholarship available for distance learning courses?

No. Only regular courses from recognised institutions are eligible.

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