Assistance Scheme for Occupational Diseases (GBOCWWB)

Description
The “Assistance Scheme for Occupational Diseases” 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, financial assistance is given to registered construction workers for 15 types of occupational diseases and 23 types of serious injuries.

Benefits
• Free medical treatment and monthly assistance of ₹1500/- shall be provided to the registered construction worker under normal circumstances in case of less than 90% disability.
• Free medical treatment and monthly assistance of ₹3000/- shall be provided to the registered construction worker in case of 90 to 100% disability.
• The above assistance shall be provided up to a maximum limit of ₹3,00,000/-.
• Financial assistance is provided to the registered construction workers for 15 types of occupational diseases and 23 types of serious injuries.
• > **Terms and Conditions:**
• Labourers falling under the category of construction workers as determined by the State Government from time to time, who should be registered with the Board as construction workers, shall be treated free of cost in a hospital approved by the State Government.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
2. The registered worker who has any type of disability due to an occupational disease or any serious injuries can avail of the benefits under this scheme.

Required Documents
• Photograph of the worker
• Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• Caste Category certificate, if applicable
• Proof of age (Birth certificate/Driving Licence/PAN Card/Voter ID Card)
• Self-declaration certificate
• Employer Certificate
• Bank Passbook/cancelled Cheque
• Any other documents as required
• e-Nirman Card of the worker
• Passport-size photograph
• Hospital discharge certificate
• Copy of bank account passbook
• Copy of ration card
• Life Certificate (at the end of six months)
• Certificate with a percentage of disability with the signature of the certifying surgeon
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who administers this scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat, through the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board.

Q: What types of benefits are offered under this scheme?
A: The scheme offers free medical treatment and monthly assistance to eligible registered construction workers based on the severity of their disability due to occupational diseases or serious injuries.

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: Registered construction workers with less than 90% disability receive [?]1500/- monthly assistance, while those with 90 to 100% disability receive [?]3000/- monthly assistance.

Q: Is there a maximum limit to the financial assistance provided?
A: Yes, the assistance is provided up to a maximum limit of [?]3,00,000/-.

Q: How many types of occupational diseases and serious injuries are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers 15 types of occupational diseases and 23 types of serious injuries.

Q: Who is eligible for the benefits under the scheme?
A: Construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board are eligible to avail of the benefits.

Q: Is the medical treatment provided under the scheme free of cost?
A: Yes, eligible workers receive free medical treatment in government-approved hospitals.

Q: How does a registered construction worker apply for benefits under the scheme?
A: The applicant may visit and apply through the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/

Q: Can an applicant also apply through offline mode?
A: Yes, for availing of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant may visit the district office of District Office of Labour Welfare Board.