The Shramyogi Home Town Scheme is an initiative implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. This scheme is designed to ease the financial burden of travel for migrant labourers working in the organized sector by facilitating the payment of railway fares. It enables workers, who often live away from their families, to travel to or from their hometowns, thereby fostering a better work-life balance and strengthening familial bonds.
Benefits
- Railway Fare Payment: The scheme facilitates the payment of railway fares for migrant labourers to travel to or from their home.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): The assistance amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.
- Periodic Benefit: The benefit is available once within a block of two years (currently set as 2022-23 and 2023-24), ensuring that workers can reconnect with their families periodically.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Shramyogi Home Town Scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Employment Status: The worker/labour must have been working continuously with the company in Gujarat for at least one year, with their Labour Welfare Fund contributions deposited with the board.
- Frequency of Benefit: The benefit can be availed only once within a two-year block.
- Spousal Employment: If both husband and wife are employed, only one beneficiary per family is allowed.
- Prior Approval: Travel under this scheme is permitted only after obtaining prior approval by applying before the journey.
- Proof Submission: Within one month of completing the tour, the worker must submit necessary travel proofs along with the in-principle approval.
Application Process
Online Application Process for Scheme Benefit
- Visit the Sanman Portal: Access the portal at https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/.
- Register as a Citizen: Under the ‘Citizen Login’ tab, click on “Please Register Here”.
- Enter Details: Provide your Aadhaar Card Number, select your user type, and enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
- Fetch and Verify: Click on “Fetch” to verify your details.
- Set Up Credentials: Enter user details and choose a password.
- Login: After successful registration, log in using your User ID and Password.
- Select Scheme: Choose the Shramyogi Home Town Scheme and read the instructions carefully.
- Complete Application: Fill out the application form, upload all required documents, and agree with the Rules & Regulations.
- Submit: Submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent to your registered email ID.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Copy of the Identity Card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
- Aadhaar Card of the Labour
- Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
- Valid Proof of Travel to Hometown
- Bank Account Details/Bank Passbook
- Bonafide Certificate
- Any Other Documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who administers the Shramyogi Home Town Scheme?
A1: The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.
Q2: What are the benefits of the scheme?
A2: The scheme covers the payment of railway fares for migrant labourers to travel to or from their hometown, with the assistance amount credited via DBT.
Q3: How is the assistance amount disbursed to beneficiaries?
A3: The assistance is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Q4: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A4: Migrant labourers working in the organized sector in Gujarat who have been employed continuously for at least one year and have their Labour Welfare Fund contributions deposited with the board are eligible.
Q5: How often can a beneficiary avail of the scheme benefit?
A5: The benefit is available once within a two-year block (currently 2022-23 and 2023-24).
Q6: Can both spouses avail of the scheme benefit if they are both employed?
A6: No, if both the husband and wife are employed, only one beneficiary per family is eligible for the scheme.
Q7: Is prior approval required before a Shram Yogi can travel under this scheme?
A7: Yes, prior approval is mandatory before traveling, and necessary proofs must be submitted within one month after the tour.
Q8: How can one apply for the scheme benefit?
A8: Applications can be made online via the Sanman Portal following the registration and application process described above.