The Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana is a scheme launched by the government of Uttar Pradesh in 2017 as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission. It provides financial assistance to registered construction workers to help them build toilets in their homes. This initiative targets underprivileged construction workers who often lack the financial resources to construct proper sanitation facilities, thereby contributing to the eradication of open defecation in both rural and urban areas of the state.
Benefits
- Financial Grant:
Eligible construction workers receive a total grant of ₹12,000.- Payment Structure:
- ₹6,000 is disbursed before the construction of the toilet.
- ₹6,000 is disbursed after the toilet has been built and is in use.
- Payment Structure:
Eligibility
- The applicant must be registered with the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant must own a home but not have a toilet facility.
- The applicant must not have received similar benefits from any other government scheme.
- The applicant must be a regular contributor to the welfare fund.
- The applicant must possess an Aadhaar card.
- The applicant must have a bank account in a CBS branch of a nationalized bank.
Application Process
Offline
- Beneficiary Identification:
- The District Panchayat Raj Officer provides a list of registered construction workers.
- The Village Panchayat Secretary or Sanitation Worker verifies the list and prepares a list of workers without toilets.
- The Labour Department renews registrations for expired workers if needed.
- Application Form Collection:
- Eligible workers can obtain the application form from the nearest labour office, the Tehsildar of the concerned tehsil, the Block Development Officer of the respective development block, or download it from the designated source.
- Form Submission:
- Fill out the application form completely.
- Attach the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the completed application form to the same office from which it was obtained.
- Acknowledgment:
- A receipt or acknowledgment will be issued upon submission.
Documents Required
- Copy of the Construction Worker Registration Card.
- Copy of Aadhaar Card.
- Copy of the Bank Passbook (showing account number, branch name, and IFSC code).
- Declaration stating:
- The applicant is not receiving toilet construction benefits from any other government scheme.
- The family does not have a permanent house.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this scheme about?
It provides financial assistance to registered construction workers for building toilets in their homes. - What benefits are provided under the scheme?
The scheme offers a grant of ₹12,000, disbursed in two installments. - How much financial assistance will be provided?
A total of ₹12,000 is provided per eligible worker. - Who will get the scheme benefits?
Registered construction workers without toilets in their own homes. - Can a construction worker receive similar benefits from any other government scheme?
No, the applicant must not have received similar benefits from any other government scheme. - Can a construction worker get the benefits if he/she already has a toilet?
No, the scheme is for those who do not have a toilet in their home. - What is the application process?
The process involves identification by local authorities, obtaining the application form from designated offices, filling it out, attaching required documents, and submitting it offline. - How to get the application form offline?
The form can be obtained from the nearest labour office, the Tehsildar, or the Block Development Officer. - What documents are required?
Required documents include the construction worker registration card, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, and a declaration regarding eligibility. - What type of declaration is required to be submitted?
The declaration must state that the applicant is not receiving toilet construction benefits from any other scheme and that the family does not have a permanent house.