The Self Education for the Construction Workers scheme, launched by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCWWB), Labour Department, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, aims to financially support construction workers who wish to pursue distance education. The scheme provides reimbursement of course fees and an incentive amount for each degree obtained from a recognized institution.
Benefits
- Reimbursement: Covers course fees for distance education from NOS/University/Professional Institute (except for permanent government employees).
- Incentive: ₹5,000/- for each degree completed.
Eligibility Criteria
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- The applicant must be a resident of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu.
- The applicant must be a Building/Construction Worker.
- The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant must have worked in the construction sector for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application under the Welfare Scheme
- The applicant must be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCWWB) of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu.
Application Process
Offline Application Process
Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Obtain the prescribed registration form from the authorized office.
- Attach the required documents along with the registration fee of ₹50/-.
- Submit the application to the authorized officer appointed by the Board.
Applying for the Welfare Scheme
- Collect the application form from the authorized officer.
- Attach the required documents (self-attested if necessary).
- Submit the application to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) for processing.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Photographs of the applicant.
- Attested copy of Age Proof.
- Attested copy of Address Proof.
- Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
- Proof of registration fee submission.
- Any other required documents.
For Application under the Welfare Scheme
- Applicant’s ID Proof.
- Any other required documents as per scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old.
Q: Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, applicants must have worked for at least 90 days in a given year in the construction sector.
Q: Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
Only registered construction workers under the BOCWWB of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu can apply.
Q: Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
The authorized officer appointed by the Board is responsible for processing worker registrations.
Q: Who is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Fund?
Only building and construction workers who meet the eligibility criteria can register.
Q: What is the procedure for applying for registration?
Workers must submit a registration application along with the required documents and a ₹50 fee to the designated officer.
Q: What is the registration fee for becoming a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Fund?
The registration fee is ₹50/-.
Q: Is there a specific form for the registration application?
Yes, workers must collect and submit the prescribed application form available at the BOCWWB office.
Q: Where should I collect the application form for this scheme?
Forms can be collected from the authorized office of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Q: Where do I submit the application for this welfare scheme?
Applications must be submitted to the Member Secretary, BOCWWB.
Q: What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?
Applicants must:
- Be a registered construction worker.
- Be a resident of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu.
- Be pursuing a distance education course from a recognized institution.
Q: How much assistance is provided under this scheme?
- Course fee reimbursement for distance education.
- ₹5,000 incentive for each completed degree.
Sources & References
- Guidelines
- Official Email: [email protected]
- Helpline Number: 0260 – 2642374
- Office Address:
Old Circuit House Building, Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Pin:- 396230