Cash Award 2026: ₹500-₹1000 for Children of Construction Workers
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Quick answer
The Cash Award 2026 provides cash assistance of ₹500, ₹750 or ₹1000 to children of registered construction workers in Arunachal Pradesh. Eligible children must have passed class X and XII and secured highest marks in their district. Apply by filling the form at the APB&OCWWB office.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹500-₹1000 cash award |
| Ministry / department | Labour and Employment Department |
| Level | State Government (Arunachal Pradesh) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Cash Award scheme, launched by the Department of Labour and Employment of Arunachal Pradesh, aims to motivate the children of registered construction workers to achieve good academic results. Each year, the Board awards cash to the son and daughter of every registered worker who secure the highest marks in their district in the class X and XII examinations. The award amounts are ₹500, ₹750 and ₹1000, depending on the level of achievement. The scheme is administered through the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
Benefits
- ₹500
- ₹750
- ₹1000
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The worker should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The worker must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
- The worker should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
- The worker’s membership must be active.
- Children for whom the award is applied must have passed the class X and XII Board or equivalent examinations.
- Children (one son and one daughter) of the registered worker with a membership, who secure the highest marks in their District in Metric examination.
Documents required
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
- Xerox copy of the registration card of the worker
- Mark the statement of the children
- Bank Account number/ front page of the passbook
- Passport-size photographs
How to apply
- 1Contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.
- 2Obtain the application form from the concerned office.
- 3Fill the application form completely and attach all relevant documents.
- 4Submit the application form to the concerned office.
- 5After successful verification, avail the benefit of the scheme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the scheme?+
The objective of this scheme is to encourage the children of the registered Building & Other Construction workers in scoring good marks in the examinations.
By which department was this scheme launched?+
Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?+
Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
How much cash award will be given to the eligible worker?+
Cash assistance of ₹500, ₹750 and ₹1000 will be given to the eligible children of the registered workers.
Is it mandatory to be registered under Board for a worker?+
Yes, the labour/worker must be a registered worker under the Board.
What should be the minimum qualification of the children of registered worker?+
Children for whom the award is applied must have passed the class X and XII Board or equivalent examinations.
Who is eligible under this scheme?+
Children (one son and one daughter) of the registered worker with a membership, who secure the highest marks in their District in the Metric examination, will be eligible for the award.
Is this scheme only for the children of the registered worker /labour of Arunachal Pradesh?+
Yes, the children of the registered worker are only eligible for the scheme.
Are the children of those workers whose membership of the Board has expired also eligible to take the benefits of the scheme?+
No, the workers' membership shall be active to take the benefits of the scheme.
How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?+
The applicant needs to contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.
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