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Skill Development Assistance (ANBOCWWB)

SDA(ANBOCWWB)

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 14 Oct 2026

Skill Development Assistance (ANBOCWWB)
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this skills scheme

Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to registered construction workers or their two children for the purchase of tool kits upon submission of a successful course/trade completion certificate from a Government Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Training Centre.

The scheme โ€œSkill Development Assistanceโ€ was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to registered construction workers or their two children for the purchase of tool kits upon submission of a successful course/trade completion certificate from a Government Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Training Centre.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameSkill Development Assistance (ANBOCWWB) (SDA(ANBOCWWB))
Launched byLabour, Employment & Training Department
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategorySkills
Level / StateState ยท Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Official portalserviceonline.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Implementing agencyAndaman & Nicobar Islands Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Port Blair
Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline / Offline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คFemale / Male / Transgender
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 18 to 60 years
  • ๐Ÿ’ผConstruction Worker, Unorganized Worker
  • ๐Ÿ“Online / Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  1. Under the scheme, the financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- shall be provided by the Board to registered construction workers or their two children for the purchase of tool kits.

Who qualifies

  1. The beneficiary should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
  2. The beneficiary should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
  3. The beneficiary should be registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  4. The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
  5. Registered construction workers, either for themselves or for their two children, can avail the benefits under the scheme for the purchase of tool kits.
  6. The registered construction workers or their children must possess a successful course/trade completion certificate from the Government Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Training Centre to apply under the scheme.

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Documents required for registration under A&N Islands Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:

Documents required for Skill Development Assistance Scheme:

Registration walkthrough

Online

Portal Registration Process:

Step 01: Visit online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/

Step 02: On the home page, click on โ€˜Registerโ€™ and fill in all the mandatory details.

Step 03: Click on the โ€˜Submitโ€™ button and validate your Email ID & Mobile Number using OTP received.

Step 04: After successful validation, the applicant will be registered.

Registration Process of Construction Workers under A&N Islands Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:

Step 01: Applicant can login through their email ID that is used while registering

Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha

Step 03: Click on โ€˜Loginโ€™

Step 04: After successful login, click on โ€˜Apply for Servicesโ€™ and then โ€˜View all Available Servicesโ€™

Step 05: Now, search for the โ€œRegistration of Construction Workers in AN BOCWWBโ€ and then click to proceed registration process.

Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the relevant documents.

Step 07: Preview the form and click on โ€˜Submitโ€™.

Step 08: After successful registration, the applicant will receive a registration ID.

Application Process for Skill Development Assistance:

Step 01: Now, to avail the benefits of the scheme, the applicants can login through their email ID that is used while registering

Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha

Step 03: Click on โ€˜Loginโ€™

Step 04: After successful login, click on โ€˜Apply for Servicesโ€™ and then โ€˜View all Available Servicesโ€™

Step 05: Now, search for โ€˜Skill Development Financial Assistanceโ€™ and click on the scheme to proceed to fill out the application form.

Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.

Step 07: Preview the application form and click on โ€˜Submitโ€™.

Application Tracking:

Step 01: To track the application status, the applicant can visit the online Portal and login through their โ€˜User IDโ€™ & โ€˜Passwordโ€™.

Step 02: On the home page, click on โ€œView Application Statusโ€™ and then click on โ€˜Track Application Statusโ€™.

Step 03: Enter the Application Reference Number and click on โ€˜Get Dataโ€™ to know the status of your application.

Offline

The applicant may submit the application form himself/herself or through the contractor to the concerned ANBOCWWB Office along with all the relevant documents.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?

Registered construction workers, either for themselves or for their two children, can avail the benefits under the scheme for the purchase of tool kits.

How much financial assistance does the scheme provide?

The scheme offers financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- for the purchase of tool kits to the registered construction workers or their two children.

Can both registered workers and their children avail benefits under this scheme?

Yes, both registered construction workers and their two children can avail benefits under the Skill Development Assistance scheme.

Is there a requirement for obtaining a successful course/trade completion certificate?

Yes, to apply under the scheme, registered construction workers or their children must possess a successful course/trade completion certificate from a Government Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Training Centre.

Can individuals who are not registered construction workers apply for this scheme?

No, only registered construction workers or their two children are eligible to apply for the Skill Development Assistance scheme.

Is there any provision for extending the financial assistance beyond Rs. 10,000/-?

Currently, the scheme offers a fixed amount of Rs. 10,000/- for the purchase of tool kits.

How does one apply for the scheme?

The eligible workers may apply online through the Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/

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