Mukhyamantri Bhagyalaxmi Bond Scheme (GBOCWWB)

Description
The “Mukhyamantri Bhagyalaxmi Bond Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board GBOCWWB , Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme has been implemented with the objective of "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" to prevent female foeticide and to meet the education and marriage expenses of the daughter of a construction worker. Under the scheme, a bond is provided in the name of the first girl child, of age up to 1 year of age, of the registered Building and Other Construction Workers.

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Benefits
• Under the scheme, a bond of ₹25,000/- or of the amount as resolved from time to time, with maturity at 18 year of the age of the girl child, upto one girl is given to the registered Building and other Construction workers.
• The amount can be withdrawn by the daughter after completing 18 years of age.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
2. The construction workers are eligible to avail the benefits of the scheme in the event of the birth of a girl child.
3. The benefit of the scheme is given upto one girl child.
4. The application form should be made within 12 months from birth.

Required Documents
• Photograph of the worker
• Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• Caste Category certificate, if applicable
• Proof of age (Birth certificate/Driving Licence/PAN Card/Voter ID Card)
• Self-declaration certificate
• Employer Certificate
• Bank Passbook
• Any other documents as required
• Identity card of construction worker
• Passport size photograph
• Birth certificate
• Aadhaar card of the beneficiary
• Bank form for obtaining the bond
• Bank Passbook of the beneficiary
• Ration Card/Voter ID Card/PAN Card
• Bonafide Certificate
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme has been implemented with the objective of "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" to prevent female foeticide and to meet the education and marriage expenses of the daughter of a construction worker.

Q: How does the scheme work?
A: Under the scheme, a bond is provided in the name of the first girl child, up to one year of age, of registered Building and Other Construction Workers. This bond matures when the girl child reaches 18 years of age.

Q: What is the value of the bond provided under the scheme?
A: The bond amount is [?]25,000/- or as resolved from time to time by the authorities.

Q: Who is eligible to receive benefits under the scheme?
A: Construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board are eligible for the scheme.

Q: When can construction workers avail of the benefits of the scheme?
A: Construction workers can avail of the benefits in the event of the birth of a girl child in their family.

Q: Is there a limit on the number of girl children eligible for benefits under the scheme?
A: The benefit of the scheme is provided for up to one girl child per registered construction worker.

Q: What is the timeframe for applying to the scheme after the birth of a girl child?
A: The application form should be submitted within 12 months from the birth of the girl child.

Q: Can the bond be withdrawn before maturity?
A: No, the amount can only be withdrawn by the daughter after she completes 18 years of age.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits under the scheme, the applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/