The “Distribution of Female Menstrual Hygiene Kit for the Construction Workers” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. This scheme aims to enhance hygiene during menstruation by providing menstrual hygiene kits to registered female construction workers.
Benefits
- Menstrual Hygiene Kits:
- Registered female construction workers receive menstrual hygiene kits to support better health and hygiene during their menstrual period.
Eligibility Criteria
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- Must be engaged as a Building/Construction Worker.
- Age between 18 and 60 years.
- Must have worked in building or construction for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Participation in the Welfare Scheme:
- Must be a female worker.
- Must be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the U.T. Administration.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Application Submission:
- Fill out the prescribed registration form.
- Attach required documents and pay a fee (not more than ₹50/-).
- Submission:
- Submit the application to the officer authorized by the Board.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:
- Request Application Form:
- The registered worker should request the prescribed format from the authorized officer.
- Complete & Attach Documents:
- Fill in the form and attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submission to Member Secretary:
- Submit the completed application to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) for processing.
Helpdesk Contact Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0260-2642374
- Address:
Old Circuit House Building,
Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa,
Dadra & Nagar Haveli – 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 works.
- Proof of payment of registration fee.
- Any additional document as required.
For the Welfare Scheme Application:
- Applicant ID proof.
- Any other document as required by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age. -
Is there a minimum service requirement for registration?
Yes, a worker should have been engaged in construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. -
Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
Only registered female construction workers are eligible. -
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
Registration is conducted by the authorized officer of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. -
What is the registration fee for becoming a beneficiary?
The fee is not more than ₹50/-. -
Is there a specific form for the registration application?
Yes, there is a prescribed registration form obtainable from the designated office or the nearest LPG distributor for related schemes. -
Where can I collect the application form?
The application form can be collected from the office of the District Panchayat/Municipal Council or directly from the authorized officer at the registration center. -
Where do I submit the application for this welfare scheme?
The completed form should be submitted to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) via the Gram Panchayat, District Panchayat, or Municipal Council of the concerned district. -
What criteria must an applicant meet for this benefit?
The applicant must be a resident of the U.T., a registered building/construction worker with at least 90 days of work, and a female eligible for the scheme. -
What kind of assistance is provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides Female Menstrual Hygiene Kits to promote health and hygiene among female construction workers during their menstrual period.