Scholarship
Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers(WMCL)
Eligibility
Children of SC/ST labourers working in coffee plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works, who are pursuing higher education after the 10th grade, are eligible.
Region
All India
Award
Cash
By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk
Overview
About WMCL
Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers is a central scholarship administered by the Coffee Board, a statutory body under the Department of Commerce in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It sits within the Integrated Coffee Development Project, the Board's umbrella programme for the sector, and runs through the government's Medium Term Framework period.
The scheme helps pay for the schooling and continuing education of children from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe families who work as labourers on coffee plantations and in licensed coffee curing works. Support comes as cash. Students who stay in school past Class 10 receive an educational stipend, those who do well earn merit incentives, and further help is available for higher and professional degree courses.
Because the assistance is tied to the coffee sector, it reaches labourer households linked to plantations and curing units rather than the wider workforce. If your family qualifies, you apply through the Coffee Board, which pays the stipends and awards as part of its welfare work under the Integrated Coffee Development Project.
Sources: myScheme – Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers · Coffee Board of India – Modalities of Implementation of Support Schemes · IndiaFilings – Integrated Coffee Development Project (ICDP) Scheme
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Central Government
Department Of Commerce
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Children of SC/ST labourers working in coffee plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works, who are pursuing higher education after the 10th grade, are eligible. | |
| Eligibility extends to the first two surviving children of SC/ST labourers employed in Coffee Plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works. In cases where the birth of the second child results in twins or multiple births, assistance shall be granted to all the children, provided they meet individual merit requirements. | |
| Children of Clerks, Drivers, Supervisors, and Estate/Curing Works Managers are not entitled to these benefits. | |
| The educational institution where the student is enrolled must be recognized by the Central or State Governments. | |
| Educational Stipends: Students who have successfully passed the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate), 10th Class, or Matriculation examination and have commenced higher studies after SSLC, such as 1st-year PUC (Pre-University Course), Polytechnic, or Vocational Training in the current academic year, are eligible.1. Incentive Award: One female student and one male student in each region under the Deputy Director (Extension) (or Joint Director (Extension) for the NER region) who have achieved the highest marks in the SSLC, 10th Class, or Matriculation examination in the previous academic year and continue their studies in the current academic year are eligible.1. Financial Assistance: Students pursuing higher education, including Graduation, Post-Graduation, and Professional Courses such as Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Nursing in the current academic year after completing the 2nd PUC (Pre-University Course) or 12th Class in the previous academic year, are eligible.1. A student eligible for an Educational Stipend is also eligible for an Incentive Award based on their academic merit. | |
| Students pursuing the 1st year of PUC (11th Class) or Diploma courses during a specific academic year but completed the SSLC (10th Class) in earlier years are also eligible for educational stipends. | |
| Students pursuing Graduation or Professional Courses during a specific academic year but completed the 2nd year of PUC (12th Class) in earlier years are also eligible for financial assistance. | |
| Students pursuing Post-Graduation studies during the academic year 2017-18 but completed Graduation in years other than 2016-17 are also eligible for financial assistance. | |
| Students pursuing the 2nd or 3rd year of Graduation or Post-Graduation courses, as the case may be, are eligible for financial assistance, regardless of whether they had previously availed or applied for financial assistance in previous years while pursuing the 1st or 2nd year of their course. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Educational Stipends
- Incentive Award (in addition to ₹2,250/- Educational Stipend)
- For Boys: ₹1,000; For Girls: ₹1,500
- Financial Assistance
- Traditional Courses (Arts, Science, Commerce, etc.)
- (a) Graduation: ₹3,750 per student
- (b) Post-Graduation: ₹7,500 per student
- Professional Courses
- (a) Medical Sciences: ₹7,500 per student
- (b) Agriculture and allied Sciences / Animal Husbandry / Engineering / Pharmacy / Nursing / Other Equivalent Professional Degree Courses: ₹7,500 per student
What to prepare
Documents required
Duly filled in application in the prescribed forms, affixed with recent photographs of the students.
A self-attested Identity card viz., Student identity card and Aadhaar.
A self-attested marks sheet of the previous class/year.
Self-attested copy of the SC/ST caste certificate issued by competent state government authority.
A Certificate from the owners / authorized persons of the plantation/curing works in which the parent/s are employed. (as per the prescribed format provided in the application).
A Certificate from the Principal of the college, where the student is studying during the current academic year. (as per the prescribed format provided in the application).
A copy of the Bank Pass Book having the details of account number, name of the Bank, branch, IFSC code, etc.
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
WMCL – FAQ
Yes, applicants are required to use the prescribed format for the application. This format outlines the necessary fields and details that applicants need to provide when submitting their application.
The Coffee Board enforces strict measures to maintain the integrity of the application and subsidy process. It rejects applications from individuals who attempt to influence the process through offers, rewards, gifts, or coercion, whether directly or indirectly. Additionally, legal action is initiated against those who wilfully furnish incorrect information, engage in misrepresentation, or suppress information to obtain subsidy benefits.
Yes, the Coffee Board retains the authority to amend or modify the terms and conditions of the scheme as it deems necessary for the efficient execution of the scheme and the fulfillment of its objectives. Any changes made are intended to ensure that the scheme operates effectively.
The availability of funds during a particular year plays a crucial role in determining the release of eligible amounts to the applicants. The scheme operates within the constraints of the funds allocated for that year.
Applicants need to provide a set of documents, including the duly filled application form with attached recent photographs, a self-attested Identity card (Student identity card and Aadhaar), a self-attested marks sheet of the previous class/year, a self-attested copy of the SC/ST caste certificate issued by a competent state government authority, a certificate from the owners or authorized individuals of the plantation/curing works in which the parent(s) are employed, and a certificate from the Principal of the college where the student is currently enrolled during the academic year.
To avail of the incentives, interested and eligible applicants should follow a three-step process. First, they need to take a printout of the prescribed application form. Then, they should fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of the required documents, self-attesting them if necessary. Finally, they should submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Coffee Board.
Yes, Professional courses such as Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Nursing, and other equivalent professional degree courses are covered under this scheme. Students pursuing these courses receive Financial Assistance of ₹7,500 per student.
Post-Graduation students in traditional courses are eligible for Financial Assistance amounting to ₹7,500 per student, which aids in funding their higher education pursuits.
Students pursuing Graduation in traditional courses, including Arts, Science, and Commerce, receive Financial Assistance of ₹3,750 per student. This financial support aids them in their academic endeavors.
Students eligible for the Educational Stipend are also considered for the Incentive Award based on their academic merit. Boys receive an additional ₹1,000, while girls receive an additional ₹1,500 on top of the Educational Stipend.
The scheme stipulates that the educational institution where the student is enrolled must be recognized by either the Central or State Governments, ensuring that the educational standards are in accordance with the established norms.
Yes, certain occupational categories such as Clerks, Drivers, Supervisors, and Estate/Curing Works Managers are not entitled to the educational benefits offered by this scheme.
To be eligible for this scheme, the children must be the offspring of SC/ST labourers engaged in coffee plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works. The first two surviving children of these labourers are eligible, with additional support extended to twins or multiple births if they meet individual merit requirements.
The primary aim of the "Welfare Measures for Children of Labourers" scheme is to provide comprehensive educational support to the children of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) labourers employed in coffee plantations and Licensed Coffee Curing Works. This support includes educational stipends, incentives for academic excellence, and financial assistance for higher education, thereby enhancing the educational prospects of these children.
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.
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