Apply for ₹10,000 Grant for Construction Workers in Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu

The “Grant for the Purchase of Tools/Protective Gear for the Construction Workers” scheme is implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This welfare initiative provides financial assistance to registered workers for purchasing tools or protective gear, thereby enhancing their work safety and productivity.

Benefits

• Financial Grant:
  • An amount not exceeding ₹10,000 is provided for the purchase of tools or protective gear.
• Frequency:
  • The benefit can be availed once every three years.

Eligibility

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

• Residency:
  • The applicant must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
• Employment:
  • The applicant should be engaged as a building or construction worker.
• Age:
  • The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years.
• Service Requirement:
  • The applicant must have completed at least 90 days of service in a given year.

For Application of the Welfare Scheme:

• Registration:
  • The applicant must be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• Membership Duration:
  • The applicant should have completed at least six months of membership in the fund.
• Contribution:
  • The worker must be remitting regular contributions to the fund.

Application Process

Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

1. Obtain Application Form:
   • Fill out the prescribed registration form (available on the Official Website or at the office).
2. Submit Documents & Fee:
   • Submit the form with required documents and a fee of up to ₹50 to the officer authorized by the Board.

Application for the Welfare Scheme:

1. Fill Application Form (Form-III):
   • Registered workers can fill out the prescribed Form-III (refer to guidelines, e.g., Page No: 8) and attach all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
2. Submission:
   • Submit the completed application to the Member Secretary of the Board.
3. Beneficiary Verification:
   • Check beneficiary details by visiting the official website and entering the “BOCW Registration No.” in the search box.

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.

For Application under the Welfare Scheme:

• Aadhaar Number.
• Subscription Details.
• Invoice for the tools/protective gear purchased.
• Utilization Certificate along with a Cash Memo (to be submitted within a month of receiving the grant).
• Any other documents as required.

Helpdesk Information

BOCW Department Contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0260-2642374
• Address:
  Old Circuit House Building,
  Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa,
  Dadra and Nagar Haveli,
  Pin: 396230

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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, the worker must have engaged in construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

• Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
  Only registered members under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who have completed at least six months of membership and are remitting regular contributions.

• Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
  The registration is carried out through the prescribed process by the officer authorized by the Board.

• What is the registration fee for becoming a beneficiary?
  The registration fee is not more than ₹50.

• Is there a specific form for the registration application?
  Yes, a prescribed registration form must be used.

• What form should be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
  Form-III is used for applying under the welfare scheme.

• Where should the application for this scheme be submitted?
  The application should be submitted to the Member Secretary of the Board at the designated office.

• Who is eligible for the Grant for the Purchase of Tools/Protective Gear?
  Registered building/construction workers meeting the eligibility criteria are eligible.

• What is the maximum amount allowed under this scheme?
  The maximum amount is ₹10,000.

• How often can one avail of this benefit?
  The benefit can be availed once every three years.

• What can the funds be used for?
  The funds are to be used for the purchase of tools or protective gear for construction work.

• What happens if the funds are not used for the stated purpose?
  Proper utilization must be certified through the utilization certificate; misuse may result in disqualification or recovery of the funds.

• Is the sanction of the facility guaranteed?
  Approval is subject to verification of documents and eligibility as per the scheme guidelines.

• What documentation is required for sanctioning the facility?
  Documentation includes the application form, proof of membership, subscription details, and relevant invoices.

• What documentation is required after receiving the grant?
  A Utilization Certificate along with a Cash Memo must be submitted within one month of receiving the grant.

Sources and References

• Guidelines
• Guidelines
• Official Website