India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In furtherance of the objectives of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and in line with the Government's commitment to strengthening social protection for unorganised workers and their families, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has undertaken a significant reform to enhance educational support for the children of eligible unorganised workers.

The Ministry administers the welfare-oriented Labour Welfare Scheme (Education Component) i.e., "Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/Iron, Manganese and Chrome ore (IOMC) /Limestone and Dolomite ore (LSD) /Mica mines workers - Pre & Post-Matric", which is designed to reduce financial hardship and promote educ...