Financial Assistance for Construction of Toilet (UKBOCWWB)

Description
The “Financial Assistance for Construction of Toilet” scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board UKBOCWWB under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to registered construction workers for building toilets. The financial assistance is disbursed in two installments.

Benefits
• > Under the scheme, registered construction workers receive financial assistance of ₹12,000/- in two installments for the construction of toilets.
• **First Installment:** ₹8,000/- - **Second Installment:** ₹4,000/-
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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.
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Required Documents
• Labour Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Self-Declaration Certificate
• Aadhaar-linked bank account details
• A photograph showing the worker along with the toilet under construction (Photograph must clearly show the toilet with concrete walls, roof with lintel, tank, water arrangement, and seat)
• Land-related documents of the site where the toilet is constructed, such as Dakhal Kharij/Khatauni/Registry or land ownership certificate
• A permanent residence certificate
• An affidavit is required stating that the applicant has not availed benefits from any other scheme and has not applied for assistance from any other department.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for financial assistance under the scheme?
A: Registered construction workers are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.
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Q: How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: Registered eligible construction workers receive ₹12,000/- in two installments for toilet construction.

Q: How are the installments distributed?
A: The first installment is ₹8,000/- and the second installment is ₹4,000/-.

Q: When is the first installment paid?
A: The first installment is paid into the beneficiary’s bank account upon successful completion of the departmental inquiry.

Q: When is the second installment paid?
A: The second installment is paid after 1 month of the completion of construction, upon reapplication and verification.

Q: What is required to receive the second installment?
A: The worker needs to reapply and provide all necessary documentation for the second installment.

Q: How can one avail the benefits of the scheme?
A: Eligible applicants can visit the nearest Shram Suvidha Kendra with relevant documents to avail the benefits.