Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana (GBOCWWB)

Description
The “Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana” 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, assistance shall be provided to registered construction workers and their children for career development. By advancing in skill education, the children of construction workers can also progress and avail employment opportunities.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, the full course fee will be reimbursed.
• If the course will be of less than 1 year duration, all fees of the course will be reimbursed.
• If the course is for more than one year all fees will be reimbursed annually.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The construction workers who are registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board and any two of their children will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
2. This assistance will be admissible only in relation to the son/daughter of a construction worker who has been taken admission in various courses of study run by the Skill University or an institution affiliated with it.
3. The age limit for children of construction workers to get assistance should be a maximum of 30 years. If the son or daughter is handicapped then there will be no age limit.
4. **Note:** Assistance will be limited to the first Trial in the academic year. A person who fails in the same standard/class will not be eligible for second aid for the same standard/class.

Required Documents
• Original Bonafide Certificate of the Beneficiary's ongoing course from School/College/Institute
• Passport-size photographs of beneficiary and child
• Copy of child's Aadhaar card
• Copy of the child's last year's result
• Fee payment receipt
• Gazette/Affidavit from Beneficiary if Surname and Name are different
• Detail of the first page of the bank passbook
• Affidavit (for the assistance of ₹5,000/ or more) or letter of consent (as per Govt. notification)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who implements the Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.

Q: What are the benefits of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, the full course fee will be reimbursed for registered construction workers and their children.

Q: How is the course fee reimbursed under the scheme?
A: If the course duration is less than one year, all fees will be reimbursed. For courses exceeding one year, all fees will be reimbursed annually.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: Eligible beneficiaries include construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board and any two of their children.

Q: What is the age limit for children to avail of the scheme?
A: Children of construction workers must be under 30 years old to receive assistance. However, there is no age limit for children with disabilities.

Q: What types of courses are eligible for assistance under the scheme?
A: Assistance is admissible for courses offered by Skill University or institutions affiliated with it.

Q: Is there a limit on the number of children supported by the scheme?
A: Each beneficiary can receive assistance for up to two children. Separate forms must be filled for each child.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: The applicant needs to visit the nearest District Office of the Construction Board to avail of the benefits under the scheme.