Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Free Insurance Coverage for Construction Workers Under PMBJJY

The “Insurance Scheme for the Construction Workers” is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, under the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This scheme aims to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to registered construction workers by enrolling them under two key government schemes:

• Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (Accident Insurance)
• Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna (Life Insurance)

These enrollments offer a safety net that helps safeguard workers and their families against unforeseen events.

Benefits

• Insurance Coverage:
  Beneficiaries are automatically enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna and the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna, ensuring they receive financial protection in case of accidents or death.

Eligibility

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

• Residency:
  The applicant must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
• Employment:
  The applicant must be employed as a building or construction worker.
• Age Requirement:
  The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
• Service Requirement:
  The applicant must have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

For Availing the Welfare Scheme:

• Registered Member:
  Only registered workers under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are eligible for enrollment in the insurance schemes.

Application Process

Offline

Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:

1. Step 1:
   Complete the registration application form in the prescribed format. The form must be accompanied by the required documents and a registration fee (not exceeding ₹50).
2. Step 2:
   Submit the application to the officer authorized by the Board. After verifying the details, the Registering Officer will enroll the worker as a beneficiary and issue an Identity Card (Form XXVIII).

Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:

1. Step 1:
   A registered worker should request the prescribed application format for the insurance scheme from the officer authorized by the Board.
2. Step 2:
   Fill in the application form and attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
3. Step 3:
   Submit the completed form to the Member Secretary of the Board for processing.
4. Step 4:
   Once processed, the worker will be enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna.

Helpdesk Information:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0260-2642374
• Address:
  Old Circuit House Building,
  Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa,
  Dadra and Nagar Haveli,
  Pin: 396230

Documents Required

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

• Passport-size photographs.
• Attested copies of Proof of Age.
• Attested copies of Address Proof.
• Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
• Proof of payment of registration fee.
• Any other documents as required by the Board.

For the Welfare Scheme Application:

• Valid Applicant ID Proof.
• Additional documents as specified by the Board (if any).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
   Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
2. Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
   Yes, the applicant should have engaged in construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
3. Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
   The scheme is available to registered building and construction workers under the Board.
4. Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
   Registration is carried out by the authorized officer appointed by the Board.
5. Where should I collect the application form for this scheme?
   Application forms can be collected from the designated office of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
6. Where do I submit the application?
   The completed application should be submitted to the Member Secretary or any other officer authorized by the Board.
7. What kind of assistance is provided under this scheme?
   The scheme enrolls beneficiaries under government insurance schemes, providing accident and life insurance coverage.
8. What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
   You must provide identity proof, proof of age, address proof, details of employment, and evidence of registration fee payment, along with any additional documents as required by the Board.

Sources and References

• Guidelines