About this housing scheme
Under the scheme, hostel facilities for free accommodation and meals shall be provided to the children of migrant construction workers in primary school. The aim of the scheme is to provide primary, secondary, and higher education to the children of migrant construction workers.
The “Hostel Assistance Scheme for Children of Migrant Construction Workers” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, hostel facilities for free accommodation and meals shall be provided to the children of migrant construction workers in primary school. The objective of the scheme is to provide primary, secondary and higher education to the children of migrant construction workers.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Hostel Assistance Scheme for Children of Migrant Construction Workers (GBOCWWB) (HASCMCW(GBOCWWB)) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour and Employment Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Housing |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | bocwwb.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Department Of Labor And Employment, Secretariat, Gandhinagar |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 💼Construction Worker, Unorganized Worker
- 💍Married / Widowed / Divorced / Separated
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under the scheme, children of migrant construction workers should be provided free accommodation in primary school.
Who qualifies
- The children of registered construction workers who are studying in the government primary and secondary schools of the district can avail the benefits under the scheme.
- The construction workers should be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
To avail of the benefits under the scheme, the applicants need to visit the nearest office of the District Development Officer.
Frequently asked questions
Who implements the Hostel Assistance Scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.
What purpose of the objectives of the scheme?
The scheme aims to provide primary, secondary, and higher education to the children of migrant construction workers by offering free hostel facilities for accommodation and meals.
Who is eligible for the Hostel Assistance Scheme?
Children of registered construction workers studying in government primary and secondary schools of the district are eligible. Additionally, the construction workers themselves must be registered with the GBOCWWB.
What benefits are provided under the scheme?
Under the scheme, children of migrant construction workers receive free accommodation in primary school hostels.
Where can applicants apply for the Hostel Assistance Scheme?
Applicants need to visit the nearest office of the District Development Officer to avail the benefits under the scheme.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines bocwwb.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
- Scheme Details (Page No. 369) planning.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
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