In another move, the labour department of Madhya Pradesh launched ‘Cycle Anudaan Yojana’, which aims to provide cycles to construction workers registered under the MP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. This scheme eases the burden on many workers, who have to travel a considerable distance to work, allowing them to financially support them through these bicycle purchase loans.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- 90% of the actual cost or ₹4,000/-, whichever is less.
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered Construction Worker:
- The applicant must be a registered construction worker under the MP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- A valid labor identity card is mandatory.
- Registration Duration:
- The applicant must have been a registered construction worker for at least 3 consecutive years.
- One-Time Benefit:
- Applicants can avail of this scheme benefit only once.
- Restriction on Sale:
- The purchased bicycle cannot be sold for 3 years from the date of purchase.
Application Process
Mode
Offline
Steps
- Application Form Submission:
- Fill out the prescribed application form within the stipulated time limit.
- Submit to Designated Officer:
- Rural Area: Submit to the Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat.
- Urban Area: Submit to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, or Chief Municipal Officer, Municipality/Municipal Council.
- Timeframe:
- Applications must be submitted within 3 months from the date of bicycle purchase.
Documents Required
- Prescribed Application Form (duly filled).
- Labor Registration Card or its copy.
- Bicycle Purchase Bill (as proof of purchase).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the scheme’s objective?
- To provide transportation support to construction workers through financial assistance for bicycle purchases.
- What benefits are provided under the scheme?
- Financial assistance of 90% of the bicycle’s actual cost or ₹4,000/-, whichever is less.
- Can the applicant claim the benefits twice?
- No, the scheme benefit can be availed only once.
- What is the required registration period as a construction worker?
- The applicant must be a registered construction worker for 3 consecutive years.
- Can the beneficiary sell the bicycle after purchase?
- No, the bicycle cannot be sold for 3 years from the date of purchase.
- What is the time limit to apply for the scheme?
- Applications must be submitted within 3 months from the purchase date of the bicycle.
- How to apply for the scheme?
- Submit the prescribed application form along with the required documents to the designated officer based on your location (rural/urban).
- What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
- Prescribed application form, labor registration card copy, and the bicycle purchase bill.
Sources and References
- Official Guidelines: Issued by the Labour Department, Madhya Pradesh.
- Contact Information: Available at the Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat, or the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation/Municipality.
For more information, visit your nearest Labour Welfare Office or refer to the scheme’s official guidelines.