About this housing scheme
Launched in 2013, the "Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Housing (Rural) Scheme" provides permanent houses to registered construction workers in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh.
Launched in 2013, the scheme "Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Housing (Rural) Scheme" aims to provide permanent houses to registered construction workers in the rural areas of Madhya Pradesh who are homeless or living in kutcha/semi-pucca houses. This scheme is applicable in all rural areas of the state (excluding urban and Nazul outer areas).
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Chief Minister’s Building and Other Construction Workers Housing (Rural) Scheme (CMBOCWHRS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Housing |
| Level / State | State · Madhya Pradesh |
| Official portal | labour.mp.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline / Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 3 lakh per year |
| Age | 18 to 60 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 💰Income Rs. 3 lakh tak
- 📝Offline / Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The Board reimburses a minimum loan grant of Rs. 50,000 to the beneficiary.
- The Banks may approve an additional loan of up to Rs. 30,000 based on repayment capacity, with no role for the State Government.
- The grant is limited to Rs. 50,000 per case.
NOTE: The Board provides the grant to District Labour Offices, which distribute it to banks based on approved loan cases.
Who qualifies
For Registration:
- The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
- The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.
For Application:
- The applicant should not fulfil the eligibility criteria for housing grants under Indira Awas Yojana or Chief Minister Antyodaya Awas Yojana.
- The applicant should have a family with a maximum of three hectares of agricultural land.
- The applicant's family's maximum income from all sources should be up to Rs. 3 lakh per annum.
- The applicant should have sufficient land available for house construction, as mentioned in clause 6 above.
- The applicant should be eligible to receive land for housing from the government.
- The applicant should be willing to construct a house on agricultural land owned by them.
- The applicant should be eligible to obtain a landholder certificate in the village population.
- The applicant should agree to obtain a bank loan for constructing a house with a 225 sq. ft. plinth area in the prescribed layout and provide their own contribution in the form of labour/material/inclusion.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Chief Executive Officer District Panchayat and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE 1: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Online
For Registration
Step 1: Go to the Shram Seva Portal (MPBOCWWB) official website.
Step 2: On the homepage, find and click on "Registration of Construction Worker."
Step 3: Select the option "Apply online for registration as a beneficiary."
Step 4: Enter your Composite Member ID and Samagra Family ID, then click Get Details.
Step 5: Your family or beneficiary details will be displayed on the screen.
Step 8: Complete the form by entering all required details (marked with *).
Step 9: Upload all necessary documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.
Step 10: After completing the form and uploading the documents, click Submit and pay the application fee online.
Step 11: You will receive a registration number after successful payment and submission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Housing (Rural) Scheme?
A scheme launched in 2013 to provide permanent houses to registered construction workers in rural Madhya Pradesh who are homeless or live in kutcha/semi-pucca houses.
Who is eligible for registration as a Building/Construction Worker?
The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh, aged between 18 and 60 years, and have worked in construction for at least 90 days in the past 12 months.
How can I register as a Building/Construction Worker?
The applicant must apply for registration with the relevant authorities, and the registration must be renewed annually.
Is this scheme applicable in urban areas?
No, the scheme is only applicable in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh, excluding urban and Nazul outer areas.
What are the eligibility criteria for the welfare housing scheme?
The applicant must not be eligible for housing grants under the Indira Awas Yojana or Chief Minister Antyodaya Awas Yojana.
What is the maximum agricultural land limit for eligibility?
The applicant's family should own no more than three hectares of agricultural land.
What is the income limit for eligibility?
The applicant’s family income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 3 lakh per annum.
Can I build a house on my agricultural land?
Yes, the applicant must be willing to construct a house on their own agricultural land.
Do I need land to construct the house?
Yes, the applicant should have sufficient land available for house construction and should be eligible to receive government land for housing.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Scheme Details labour.mp.gov.in
- Labour Registration labour.mp.gov.in
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