The Bus Passes for the Construction Workers scheme is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It aims to support registered construction workers by providing 50% reimbursement of their bus travelling costs, thereby easing their daily commute from various villages to work locations.
Benefits
- Reimbursement: Eligible workers receive a 50% reimbursement on their bus travel costs.
- Cost Savings: Helps reduce the financial burden associated with daily commuting.
- Improved Accessibility: Encourages greater mobility and job accessibility for construction workers across villages.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- Must be employed as a building/construction worker.
- Age should be between 18 and 60 years.
- Must have engaged in any building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme
- The applicant must be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of DNDD.
Application Process
Registration as a Building/Construction Worker (Offline)
- Application Submission: Complete the prescribed registration form along with the required documents and a fee of not more than ₹50.
- Submission: Submit the registration application to the officer authorized by the Board.
Application for the Welfare Scheme (Offline)
- Obtain Application Form: Request the prescribed format for the welfare scheme application from the authorized officer.
- Attach Documents: Fill in the form and attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit Application: Submit the completed application to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) for processing.
Helpdesk Contacts:
- 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
- Recent photographs of the worker.
- Attested copy of Proof of Age.
- Attested copy of Address Proof.
- Details of the establishment where the applicant is employed.
- Proof of submission of the registration fee.
- Any other documents as required by the Board.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme
- Applicant ID Proof.
- Any other document as required by the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?
A1: Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
Q2: Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
A2: Yes, the applicant should have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
Q3: Who can apply for this welfare scheme?
A3: The scheme is available to registered building/construction workers who meet the eligibility criteria of the Board.
Q4: Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
A4: The registration is handled by the officer authorized by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Q5: What is the procedure for applying for this welfare scheme?
A5: After registration, applicants must obtain the prescribed application form, attach the necessary documents, and submit it to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB).
Q6: What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?
A6: The applicant must be a registered member of the Board and meet the age and service requirements specified for construction workers in DNDD.
Q7: How much assistance is provided under this scheme?
A7: The scheme offers a 50% reimbursement of the bus travelling cost for eligible construction workers.