The Grant of Token Amount for Construction of House for the Construction Workers scheme is an initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This welfare program provides financial assistance to registered construction workers, enabling them to construct a house on their own land. The scheme is designed to improve the living standards of workers by offering token financial support to help realize their dream of owning a pucca house.
Benefits
- Token Financial Assistance: Provides a token amount ranging from ₹28,000 to ₹1,30,000, depending on the applicable housing scheme.
- Home Ownership: Enables eligible construction workers to construct a pucca house on their own land.
- Welfare Enhancement: Improves the living standards of construction workers by reducing the financial burden associated with building a home.
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 must be between 18 and 60 years.
- Must have engaged in building or other construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme
- Must be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Should have completed one year of membership with the Board.
- Must not have a pucca house.
- The proposed house should be constructed on the applicant’s own land.
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.
- Registration Approval: Submit the application to the officer authorized by the Board. Upon verification, the worker is registered as a beneficiary.
Application for the Welfare Scheme (Offline)
- Obtain Form-IV: Any registered worker can obtain the prescribed Form-IV (Refer Page No: 9) along with the mandatory documents.
- Complete the Form: Fill in the required details and attach all necessary documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit Application: Submit the completed application to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) for processing.
- Beneficiary Details Check: Visit the official website and enter the “BOCW Registration No.” in the search box to verify beneficiary details.
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
- Photographs of the worker.
- Attested copy of Proof of Age.
- Attested copy of Address Proof.
- Details of the establishment where the worker is employed.
- Proof of submission of registration fees.
- Any other document as prescribed.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme
- Plan and Estimate (Approved).
- Receipt of Contribution made under PMAY(G)/PMAY(U).
- Copy of Bank Passbook, Aadhaar card, or any valid Identity Card.
- Any other document as required by the 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 must 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 have completed one year of membership with the Board and do not own a pucca house.
Q4: Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
A4: Registration is handled by the officer authorized by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Q5: What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
A5: Registered workers must use Form-IV for applying to the scheme.
Q6: Where is the application for this welfare scheme submitted?
A6: The completed application should be submitted to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) at the designated office.
Q7: Can the house be constructed on rented land or property under this scheme?
A7: No, the proposed house must be constructed on the applicant’s own land.