Skill Development for the Construction Workers

Skill Development for Construction Workers in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

The “Skill Development for Construction Workers” initiative, implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under the Labour Department of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, aims to uplift the skills of registered construction workers. This program offers financial support through stipends for those participating in training sessions aligned with the “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.”

Overview of the Scheme

This welfare program, designed specifically for construction workers registered under the BOCW Welfare Board, serves as a valuable resource for skill enhancement. The scheme is focused on providing financial assistance in the form of stipends to those who undergo training and skill development activities under the “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.”

Benefits of the Scheme

• Minimum Wages for Skilled Workers: Ensures financial security through minimum wage provisions for skilled labor.
• Incentive Amount: Participants receive an incentive of ₹5,000.
• Travel Allowance: Eligible workers are entitled to a travelling allowance, which includes a bus pass.

Eligibility Requirements

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

• The applicant must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
• The applicant should be actively engaged as a Building/Construction Worker.
• The age of the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years.
• Applicant must have worked in the building or other construction sectors for a minimum of 90 days within the past year.

For Application to the Welfare Scheme:

• The applicant must be a registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The applicant should be enrolled under the “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.”
• It is mandatory for the applicant to attend training programs associated with the “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.”

Application Procedure

Offline Application Process for Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

1. Fill out the registration application using the prescribed form, attaching all required documents, along with a nominal fee not exceeding ₹50.
2. Submit the application to the designated officer authorized by the Board.

Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:

1. A registered worker must request the prescribed application format from the authorized officer of the Board and attach all necessary documents (self-attested, if applicable).
2. The completed application should be submitted to the Member Secretary of the BOCW Welfare Board for consideration.

Helpdesk Information

For further assistance, you can reach out to the BOCW Department:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0260 – 2642374
• Address: Old Circuit House Building, Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Pin: 396230

Official Source

For more information, visit myScheme.gov.in.