The “Bicycle/Sewing Machine Assistance Scheme” is a welfare initiative implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB), under the Labour Department of the Government of Uttarakhand. This scheme is designed to provide registered building and construction workers with essential assets: bicycles for those in plain areas and sewing machines for workers or their dependents in mountainous/hilly areas. These benefits are granted only once in a lifetime.
Benefits
- Plain Areas: Registered building and construction workers receive a bicycle.
- Mountainous/Hilly Areas: Registered workers or their dependents are provided with a sewing machine.
- One-time Benefit: The assistance under this scheme is granted only once in a lifetime.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: The applicant/beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- Employment: The applicant should be engaged in building or construction work.
- Registration:
- Must be registered under the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB).
- Eligibility for assistance begins three months after registration.
- The applicant should maintain an active membership with the Board.
- Benefit Limitation: Benefits are granted only once in a lifetime.
Application Process
1. New Registration under UKBOCWWB (via CSCs):
- Step 1:
- Eligible construction workers (aged 18 to below 60 years) who have worked for at least 90 days in the preceding year can register themselves.
- Step 2:
- Visit the nearest Jan Seva Kendra or Shramik Suvidha Kendra with the necessary documents for online registration.
- Step 3:
- Upon successful registration, a Registration Number is issued for future reference.
- Step 4:
- Track your registration status online at: UKBOCWWB Registration Status
Note:
- After verification, a photo identity card will be issued by the registration officer.
- Registration is free for the first three years. For subsequent three-year periods, a contribution of ₹100/- is required.
2. Application for Welfare Scheme Benefits (via CSCs):
- Step 1:
- Visit the nearest Shram Suvidha Kendra with all relevant documents.
- Step 2:
- Submit the application form and obtain an Application Number for future reference.
- Step 3:
- Track the application status online at: UKBOCWWB Scheme Application Status
Documents Required
For New Registration:
- Two passport-size photographs
- Proof of age
- Certificate proving employment as a construction worker for at least 90 days in the previous year
- Affidavit of construction worker attested by a notary
- Voter ID card
- Ration card
- Self-declaration certificate
- Nominee’s identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
- Bank account details
For Welfare Scheme Benefits:
- Self-attested copy of the Registration ID Card/Labour Card
- Self-attested copy of the worker’s Aadhaar Card
- Mobile number
- Copy of the dependent’s Aadhaar Card (if applicable)
- Self-declaration certificate
- Bank account details/copy of passbook
- Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What benefits are provided under the scheme?
Bicycles are provided for workers in plain areas, while sewing machines are given to workers or their dependents in hilly/mountainous areas. -
Are the benefits granted more than once?
No, the benefits under this scheme are granted only once in a lifetime. -
Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme?
Applicants must be residents of Uttarakhand engaged in building or construction work and registered under UKBOCWWB. -
How can one apply for new registration under UKBOCWWB?
Eligible construction workers can register online at a Jan Seva Kendra or Shramik Suvidha Kendra with the necessary documents. -
Is there a cost for registration under UKBOCWWB?
Registration is free for the first three years. After that, a contribution of ₹100/- is required for every subsequent three-year period. -
Can the status of the registration application be tracked online?
Yes, the registration status can be tracked online through the official UKBOCWWB website. -
What is the application process for availing scheme benefits?
After registration, eligible applicants must visit the nearest Shram Suvidha Kendra with the required documents to apply for the benefits. -
Is there an online option to track the application status for benefits?
Yes, applicants can track the status of their scheme benefit application online. -
How long is the registration valid for?
The initial registration is valid for three years, with subsequent renewals requiring a ₹100/- contribution for each three-year period.