Go-Green Three Wheelers Scheme (GBOCWWB)
Labour and Employment Department
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Overview
Under the scheme, a one-time subsidy will be provided on the purchase of battery-operated tricycle (e-rickshaw) vehicles to registered construction disabled workers. Also, assistance will be available for the amount of Registration Fee and Road Tax paid for the first time of the new Three-Wheeler.
Details
The “Go-Green Three Wheelers Scheme” 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, a one-time subsidy will be provided on the purchase of battery-operated tricycle e-rickshaw vehicles to registered construction disabled workers. Objective: If a registered construction worker becomes disabled or incapacitated due to an accident while working at a construction site, the income of the construction worker ceases. So the construction worker is permanently financially unable to support the family. In such a situation, the use of three-wheelers is intended to help the construction workers as a source of income so that they can find other employment and support their families.
Benefits
• Under this scheme, a one-time subsidy will be available to the extent of 50% of the Ex-Showroom Price or ₹48,000/- whichever is less.
• The assistance will also be available for the amount of Registration Fee and Road Tax paid for the first time of the new Three-Wheeler. (RTO Tax and Road Tax would be reimbursed as well.)
• **Note 01:** The cost of the motor vehicle tax amount of the new three-wheeler, fixed by the State Government and at the prevailing rate applicable to persons with disabilities, will be borne by the registered disabled construction worker here.
• **Note 02:** This additional subsidy will be provided in addition to the subsidy available under the electric vehicle-related schemes of Government.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The construction workers should be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board.
2. The registered construction workers who become disabled or incapacitated due to an accident while working at a construction site will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
3. The registered construction disabled worker (Shramyogi) should have purchased a lithium-ion battery-operated vehicle in his own name.
4. The registered construction disabled worker (Shramyogi) should hold a tri-cycle license to operate a tri-cycle.
5. The benefit of this scheme will be available once per registered construction disabled worker.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• e-Nirman Card
• RTO of the registered construction worker
• Copy of valid three-wheeler license
• Certificate of incapacity from the Certifying Civil Surgeon
• Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The primary objective of the scheme is to provide financial support to registered construction workers who become disabled or incapacitated due to accidents at construction sites. By offering subsidies for e-rickshaw purchases, the scheme intends to help these workers sustain their livelihoods and support their families.
Q: Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
A: Eligibility criteria include registration with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board, being a registered construction worker who became disabled due to a construction site accident, owning a lithium-ion battery-operated vehicle, holding a tri-cycle license, and availing the scheme once per registered construction disabled worker.
Q: What are the benefits offered under the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, eligible individuals can receive a one-time subsidy of 50% of the ex-showroom price or up to [?]48,000, whichever is less, for purchasing an e-rickshaw. Additionally, assistance is available for the payment of Registration Fee and Road Tax for the first time of the new three-wheeler.
Q: How can one apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants must visit the nearest district office of Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board, collect the application form, fill in all required details, attach necessary documents, and submit them to the concerned official at the district office.
Q: Can the subsidy be availed multiple times?
A: No, the benefit of this scheme is available only once per registered construction disabled worker.
Q: What type of vehicles are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers battery-operated tricycle (e-rickshaw) vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries.
Eligibility Criteria
The construction workers should be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board.
The registered construction workers who become disabled or incapacitated due to an accident while working at a construction site will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
The registered construction disabled worker (Shramyogi) should have purchased a lithium-ion battery-operated vehicle in his own name.
The registered construction disabled worker (Shramyogi) should hold a tri-cycle license to operate a tri-cycle.
The benefit of this scheme will be available once per registered construction disabled worker.
Benefits
Under this scheme, a one-time subsidy will be available to the extent of 50% of the Ex-Showroom Price or ₹48,000/- whichever is less.
The assistance will also be available for the amount of Registration Fee and Road Tax paid for the first time of the new Three-Wheeler. (RTO Tax and Road Tax would be reimbursed as well.)
**Note 01:** The cost of the motor vehicle tax amount of the new three-wheeler, fixed by the State Government and at the prevailing rate applicable to persons with disabilities, will be borne by the registered disabled construction worker here.
**Note 02:** This additional subsidy will be provided in addition to the subsidy available under the electric vehicle-related schemes of Government.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar card |
| 2 | e-Nirman Card |
| 3 | RTO of the registered construction worker |
| 4 | Copy of valid three-wheeler license |
| 5 | Certificate of incapacity from the Certifying Civil Surgeon |
| 6 | Any other documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary objective of the scheme is to provide financial support to registered construction workers who become disabled or incapacitated due to accidents at construction sites. By offering subsidies for e-rickshaw purchases, the scheme intends to help these workers sustain their livelihoods and support their families.