About this social welfare scheme
The objective of the scheme is to encourage the children of laborers who are enrolled in professional or design courses by providing assistance for purchasing laptops, thereby reducing the financial burden of education.
The “Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The objective of the scheme is to encourage the children of laborers who are enrolled in professional or design courses by providing assistance for purchasing laptops, thereby reducing the financial burden of education.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board (LPAS-GLWB) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour and Employment Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | sanman.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Gujarat Labour Welfare Board |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 💼Organized Worker
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under the scheme, 50% of the amount or Rs. 25,000/- whichever is less will be given to the student admitted in a professional or designing course, with consideration to the laptop price limit of Rs. 50,000/-.
Who qualifies
- Workers who are employed in a factory/institute within the state of Gujarat and have been contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund for at least one year at the local office are eligible to apply for benefits under this scheme for their children.
- The benefit of the scheme will be given to children of workers who have passed the class 12th board exam and secured all over 70% or more.
- The student should be admitted in any professional or design course.
- The laptop should be purchased in the name of the student.
- Students who have taken admission abroad are not eligible to benefit from this scheme.
- In the year in which the board exam has been given, the application will have to be made within 6 (six) months after purchasing the laptop in the same year.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:
Step 01: The applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Aadhaar Card Number, select user type, and then enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
Step 04: Now, click on ‘Fetch’ & verify the details.
Step 05: Enter user details and Password.
Step 06: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 07: Now, select the scheme and read the instructions carefully for the selected scheme.
Step 08: Fill out the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Agree with the Rules & Regulations and submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent on the registered email ID.
Frequently asked questions
Who administers the Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits of the Scheme?
Under the scheme, eligible students can receive 50% of the laptop's cost or Rs. 25,000, whichever is less. The maximum laptop price limit eligible for assistance is Rs. 50,000.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Students whose parents are employed in factories/institutes within Gujarat and have been contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund for at least a year are eligible. Additionally, students must have scored over 70% in their class 12 board exams and be enrolled in a professional or design course.
Are there any restrictions on the purchase or usage of the laptop?
The laptop must be purchased in the student's name, and it should be noted that students who have enrolled in courses abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
When should applicants apply for the scheme benefit?
Applicants must apply within six months of purchasing the laptop in the same year in which they passed their board exams.
How can one apply for the scheme benefit?
Applicants can apply through the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Can students pursuing courses other than professional or design courses avail of this scheme?
No, the scheme is specifically for students enrolled in professional or design courses (M.B.B.S./ B.D.S./ BAMS/ BHMS/ Physiotherapy/ B. Pharm/ B.E./ C.A./ ICWA/ ICFA/ C.S.)
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website glwb.gujarat.gov.in
- Sanman Portal sanman.gujarat.gov.in
- Application Form glwb.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
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