Bicycle/Sewing Machine Assistance Scheme (UKBOCWWB)

Description
The “Bicycle/Sewing Machine Assistance Scheme” is a welfare scheme which is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board UKBOCWWB under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under the scheme, bicycles are provided to registered building & construction workers in plain areas, while sewing machines are provided to registered workers or their dependents in mountainous/hilly areas.

Benefits
• Bicycles are provided to construction workers in the plain areas, while sewing machines are provided to construction workers or their dependents in the hilly areas.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, or a dependent of such a worker.
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Required Documents
• Labour Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Self-declaration certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What benefits are provided under the scheme?
A: Registered workers in plains areas receive a bicycle, while workers or their dependents in hilly areas receive a sewing machine.
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Q: Is the benefit given once or multiple times?
A: The benefit (bicycle or sewing machine) is given only once in a lifetime.
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Q: Who provides the benefits under the scheme?
A: The Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides the benefits after verification.
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Q: Can dependents of construction workers also apply?
A: Yes, dependents of registered construction workers are eligible for the benefit.
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Q: How can one apply for this scheme?
A: Applications are submitted online through Shramik Suvidha Kendras along with the required documents.
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Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: Applicants need a self-attested photocopy of their Shramik Card, Aadhaar Card, and a self-declaration certificate.
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Q: How is the benefit (bicycle or sewing machine) distributed?
A: After verification, the department calls the beneficiary to personally collect the bicycle or sewing machine.
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