About this skills scheme
Under the scheme, assistance shall be provided to registered construction workers and their children for career development. By advancing in skill education, the children of construction workers can also progress and avail employment opportunities.
The “Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana” 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, assistance shall be provided to registered construction workers and their children for career development. By advancing in skill education, the children of construction workers can also progress and avail employment opportunities.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana (GBOCWWB) (KSSU(GBOCWWB)) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour and Employment Department |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Skills |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | bocwwb.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Gujarat Building And Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Family |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 💼Construction Worker, Unorganized Worker
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under the scheme, the full course fee will be reimbursed.
- If the course will be of less than 1 year duration, all fees of the course will be reimbursed.
- If the course is for more than one year all fees will be reimbursed annually.
Who qualifies
- The construction workers who are registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board and any two of their children will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
- This assistance will be admissible only in relation to the son/daughter of a construction worker who has been taken admission in various courses of study run by the Skill University or an institution affiliated with it.
- The age limit for children of construction workers to get assistance should be a maximum of 30 years. If the son or daughter is handicapped then there will be no age limit.
Note: Assistance will be limited to the first Trial in the academic year. A person who fails in the same standard/class will not be eligible for second aid for the same standard/class.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Application Process:
Step 01: The applicant needs to visit the nearest District Office of the Construction Board.
Step 02: Collect the application form and fill in all the details as required.
Step 03: Attach all the required documents and submit it to the concerned official in the District Office of the Construction Board.
Note 01: Registered construction worker has to apply in the prescribed format and within the prescribed time limit.
Note 02: The application must be received and submitted within a time limit of 3 (Three) months from the date of commencement of the academic session.
Note 03: If two children are supported by the same beneficiary, separate forms have to be filled out for both children. (Online/Offline)
Note 04: The applicant must fill all the details in the application form completely and accurately otherwise the application of the applicant will not be considered valid.
Post Application Process:
Step 01: The District Project Manager will submit the physical form online.
Step 02: It would be then approved by District Nirikshak.
Step 03: Then, it would be submitted to the State Project Manager.
Step 04: It would be then be approved by the Head office Government Labour Officer and then the Member Secretary subsequently.
Step 05: After approval of the application, a payment order would be made by the Account Officer and assistance would be given through DBT in the worker account.
Frequently asked questions
Who implements the Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana?
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 are the benefits of the scheme?
Under the scheme, the full course fee will be reimbursed for registered construction workers and their children.
How is the course fee reimbursed under the scheme?
If the course duration is less than one year, all fees will be reimbursed. For courses exceeding one year, all fees will be reimbursed annually.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries include construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board and any two of their children.
What is the age limit for children to avail of the scheme?
Children of construction workers must be under 30 years old to receive assistance. However, there is no age limit for children with disabilities.
What types of courses are eligible for assistance under the scheme?
Assistance is admissible for courses offered by Skill University or institutions affiliated with it.
Is there a limit on the number of children supported by the scheme?
Each beneficiary can receive assistance for up to two children. Separate forms must be filled for each child.
How to apply under the scheme?
The applicant needs to visit the nearest District Office of the Construction Board to avail of 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)
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