Fare for Visiting Home Town (HBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Fare for Visiting Home Town” is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board HBOCWWB , Labour Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, a free traveling facility to visit the home town once in a year for a family not exceeding 5 members is provided to the registered construction workers who have a minimum two years’ regular membership of the Board. The payment of expenditure incurred by the beneficiary is paid at the rate prescribed by the Haryana Roadways Ordinary fare from time to time or actual railway fare 2nd Class , as the case may be.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, a free traveling facility to visit the home town once in a year for a family not exceeding 5 members is provided to the registered construction worker of the Board.
• The payment of expenditure incurred by the beneficiary is paid at the rate prescribed by the Haryana Roadways (Ordinary fare) from time to time or actual railway fare (2nd Class), as the case may be.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be engaged in building or construction work.
2. The applicants should be registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. The registered worker must have a minimum of two year’s regular membership.
4. The worker must have an active membership with the Board.
5. Five members of a family including registered construction workers are eligible to avail of benefits under the scheme on a visit to their home town once in a year.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Attested work experience document
• Proof of Residence
• Ration Card
• Bank account details
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Proof of age
• Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
• Disability certificate (If applicable)
• Any other documents as required
• Identity proof/ID Card of Worker
• Original Travelling Ticket
• Undertaking by applicant
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Fare for Visiting Home Town" scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB) to provide free traveling facility once a year for registered construction workers and their families to visit their hometown.

Q: How many members of a family can benefit from the scheme?
A: A family not exceeding 5 members, including the registered construction worker, can benefit from the scheme.

Q: What expenses does the scheme cover?
A: The scheme covers the payment of travel expenses, reimbursed at the rate prescribed by Haryana Roadways (Ordinary fare) or actual railway fare (2nd Class).

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants engaged in building or construction work, registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and having a minimum two years' regular membership are eligible.

Q: How can a construction worker register with HBOCWWB?
A: Construction workers can register through the Official Website of the Labour Department, Haryana.

Q: What is the process to apply for the scheme?
A: To apply for the scheme, visit the Official Portal - Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.

Q: Is there any membership requirement to avail of the scheme?
A: Yes, the registered worker must have a minimum of two years' regular membership with the Board.

Q: Can inactive members of the Board avail of the scheme?
A: No, only active members are eligible to avail of the scheme benefits.

Q: How often can a registered construction worker and their family avail of the scheme?
A: They can avail of the scheme once a year to visit their home town.