Education is expensive, and for kids of daily wage workers, it’s even tougher. To support them, the Odisha Govt. has started the Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (NSKY). This scheme gives scholarship / financial help to children of registered construction workers so they can continue studies without dropping out due to money problems.
In this blog, I’ll share everything – eligibility, required documents, benefits, how to apply online, and also which students can apply.
Key Highlights of Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana
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Scheme Name: Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (NSKY)
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State: Odisha
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Beneficiaries: Children of registered construction workers
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Courses Covered: From Class VI to higher studies like B.Tech, MBA, Medical, Nursing etc.
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Mode of Apply: Online via Odisha Scholarship Portal
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Scholarship Type: Financial assistance for education
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Documents Required: Aadhaar, Bank Passbook, Photo, Marksheet, ID card (for college students)
Eligible Categories
The scheme is open for all categories – General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, and EBC.
So basically, caste doesn’t matter, the main condition is – parent must be a registered construction worker under Odisha Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board.
Courses & Classes Covered
Here’s a simple breakdown of who can apply:
School Level
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Class VI, VII, VIII, IX, X students are eligible.
Higher Secondary (+2)
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All streams (Arts, Science, Commerce).
Graduation & Post Graduation
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Plus 3 (BA, B.Sc, B.Com)
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M.A, M.Com, M.Sc
Professional & Technical Courses
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Engineering (B.Tech, M.Tech)
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Medical (MBBS, BDS, Nursing, Pharmacy)
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MBA, MCA, Architecture, Ayurvedic, Homeopathy, Hotel Management, Teacher Training, B.Ed, etc.
So from school to higher studies, almost every stream is included.
Documents Required
Depending on class/course, documents are almost same. Here’s the list:
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Aadhaar Card of student
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Bank passbook copy (with account number & IFSC code)
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Passport size photograph
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Marksheet of last exam passed
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College ID Card (for +2, Graduation, PG, Professional courses)
(Tip: Make sure documents are scanned clearly. Blurry uploads often get rejected.)
How to Apply Online
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Visit 👉 scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Register / Login with your Student ID.
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Select Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana from scholarship list.
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Fill details – Aadhaar, worker registration number, bank details, etc.
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Upload documents as per your class/course.
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Submit application and keep a print copy.
Benefits (Scholarship Amount)
The scholarship amount depends on class and type of course. For school level it’s smaller, but for professional courses like Engineering, Medical, MBA, the amount is higher (up to ₹25,000 yearly).
👉 The money is directly transferred into the student’s bank account through DBT.
Important Notes
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Parent must be a registered construction worker in Odisha.
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Renewal is required every academic year.
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Applications usually open around July–August and close by September (check official dates on portal).
Final Words
The Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana 2025 is a lifeline for poor construction workers’ families in Odisha. Whether your child is in Class VI or studying MBA/Medical, this scheme ensures financial help for education. My advice – apply online early, don’t wait for last date, and double check bank & Aadhaar details to avoid payment delay.