Scheme for Grant of Rewards to Children of Salt Labourers 2026: Up to ₹2,000 Financial Reward
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This scheme provides an annual cash reward of up to ₹2,000 to meritorious children of salt workers studying in Classes VI to XII in government schools. It helps families cover expenses for books and stationery at the start of the academic year. Eligible candidates can apply offline through their parent's salt employer by 31st July.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Up to ₹2,000 lump sum reward per year |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Commerce And Industry |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Scheme for Grant of Rewards to the Children of Salt Labourers is a central welfare initiative administered by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Designed to promote education among salt industry workers' families, it provides 3,500 annual cash rewards to help students purchase books and stationery upon passing their examinations on the first attempt. At least 50% of the awards in each state are reserved for female students.
Benefits
- ₹1,000 lump sum per academic year for students of Classes VI to VIII
- ₹1,500 lump sum per academic year for students of Classes IX to X
- ₹2,000 lump sum per academic year for students of Classes XI to XII
- Cash grant paid once in an academic year to help purchase books, stationery, and meet initial school expenses
- Minimum 50% reservation of awards for girl students per state
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a child of a salt worker who has completed at least one year of continuous service in any salt work
- Student must be studying in Class VI to XII
- Student must be passing from a recognised Government School
- The child must have passed the qualifying school examination in the first attempt
- Preference is given to SC, ST, BC, and backward area applicants when other factors are equal
Who cannot apply
- Children of salt workers who have not completed one year of continuous service
- Students studying in private schools
- Students who did not pass their examination in the first attempt
Documents required
- Identity proof of the applicant (such as Aadhaar Card)
- Certificate verifying the child passed the examination in the first attempt
- Certified copy of the mark sheet issued by the concerned Board
- Birth certificate of the applicant
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Bank account details or bank passbook copy
- Employer certificate specifying the salt worker parent has completed continuous service
- Proof of residence, if available
How to apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the official DPIIT website (dpiit.gov.in).
- 2Fill out the application form completely and attach all required certificates and mark sheets.
- 3Obtain the continuous service employment certificate from the salt worker's employer.
- 4Submit the completed form along with documents to the Salt Commissioner, Jaipur through the employer by 31st July of the academic year.
- 5The Regional Officer scrutinises the applications and forwards recommended cases to the Salt Commissioner, Jaipur by 20th August.
- 6The Salt Commissioner finalises the selections based on merit and recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum reward amount provided under SGRCSL?+
Eligible students in Classes XI to XII receive ₹2,000 per academic year, while Classes IX to X receive ₹1,500, and Classes VI to VIII receive ₹1,000.
Are students studying in private schools eligible?+
No, only students studying in and passing from recognised Government Schools are eligible to apply.
What is the deadline to submit the application form?+
The completed application must be submitted through the employer to the Salt Commissioner, Jaipur by 31st July of the relevant academic year.
Is there any special quota for female students?+
Yes, a minimum of 50% allocation of rewards is reserved for girl children in each state.
What is the minimum service requirement for the parent working in salt works?+
The salt worker parent must have completed a minimum of one year of continuous service in any salt works.
Can general category students apply for this scheme?+
Yes, students of all social categories can apply, though preference is given to SC, ST, BC, and backward area candidates when merit is equal.
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