Free Travelling Facility (HBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Free Travelling Facility” is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board HBOCWWB , Labour Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, the amount spent by registered workers and 4 family members for visiting famous religious/historical places once in four years will be paid at the rates prescribed by Haryana Roadways ordinary fare or actual railway fare Second Class .

Benefits
• Under this scheme, free travelling facility is provided to the registered construction workers along with 4 family members to visit religious/historical places once in four years.
• The actual fare incurred by the beneficiary is paid at the rates prescribed by Haryana Roadways (ordinary fare) or actual railway fare (Second Class).

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicants should be registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
2. Registered workers must have a minimum of two year’s regular membership.
3. Workers must have an active membership with the Board.
4. Registered construction workers, along with four family members, are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme on a visit to religious or historical places once every four years.
5. The duration of visiting religious and historical places should not exceed 10 days.

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: Who implements the "Free Travelling Facility" scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Haryana.

Q: What does the scheme offer?
A: Registered construction workers and their families can visit famous religious or historical places once every four years with their travel expenses reimbursed.

Q: How are the travel expenses reimbursed?
A: The actual fare incurred by the beneficiary is paid at the rates set by Haryana Roadways (ordinary fare) or actual railway fare (Second Class).

Q: Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
A: 1. Applicants must be registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
2. Registered workers need to have a minimum of two years' regular membership and maintain active membership with the Board.
3. Registered construction workers, along with four family members, are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.

Q: What is the maximum duration allowed for visiting religious or historical places?
A: The duration of visiting religious and historical places should not exceed 10 days.

Q: How can a construction worker register with HBOCWWB?
A: The construction worker should visit the Official Website of the Labour Department Haryana.

Q: Where can one apply for the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the Official Portal - Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the number of times a worker can avail of this scheme?
A: Yes, each registered worker can avail of this scheme once every four years.

Q: Can workers select any religious or historical place for the visit?
A: Yes, workers can choose any famous religious or historical place within the specified guidelines.

Q: Can workers extend their visit beyond 10 days?
A: No, the duration of visiting religious and historical places should not exceed 10 days.

Q: Is there any registration fee needed while registering under HBOCWWB?
A: Registration fee [?]25/- once in lifetime and [?]5/- per month ([?]60/- P.A) as subscription fee shall be paid to the Board by the beneficiary.