Shramyogi Cycle Subsidy Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board

Description
The “Shramyogi Cycle Subsidy Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The objective of the scheme is to provide a subsidy for the purchase of a bicycle to laborers working in the organized sector, enabling them to commute between their residence and workplace.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, laborers will receive assistance of ₹1,500/- as a subsidy towards the purchase of a bicycle.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Labourers (Shramyogi) should be employed for the last one year in a factory/institute in the state of Gujarat.
2. Labourers who have been regularly contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund will be eligible for this scheme.
3. Assistance will be given only on the newly purchased cycle.
4. Application has to be made within 6 (six) months from the date mentioned in the bicycle purchase bill.
5. This scheme can be availed only once during the employment period.
6. **Note 01:** The bicycle should have a valid bill of purchase. Bill should have the name of the beneficiary, the shopkeeper's GST number, cycle chassis number, chassis should not be less than 22 inches. In case of a bill with incomplete details, assistance amount will not be given.
7. **Note 02:** The final decision regarding assistance will be with the Welfare Commissioner in Ahmedabad, ensuring justice in the field.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• ID Card of Labour
• Aadhaar Card of Labour
• Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
• Valid bill of purchase
• Ration Card
• Residence proof
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Bonafide certificate
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who administers the Shramyogi Cycle Subsidy Scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, under the purview of the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.

Q: What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
A: Laborers eligible for the scheme can receive a subsidy of [?]1,500/- towards the purchase of a bicycle.

Q: Who is eligible to avail of the scheme benefits?
A: To be eligible, laborers (Shramyogi) must have been employed for the last one year in a factory or institute within the state of Gujarat and should have been regularly contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund.

Q: Can a laborer avail of the scheme multiple times?
A: No, the scheme can be availed of only once during the employment period of the laborer.

Q: What are the key requirements for the purchased bicycle to qualify for the subsidy?
A: The bicycle must have a valid purchase bill with complete details, including the beneficiary's name, shopkeeper's GST number, and cycle chassis number. The chassis size should not be less than 22 inches.

Q: Is there a time limit for applying for the scheme benefits?
A: Yes, the application must be submitted within six months from the date mentioned on the bicycle purchase bill.

Q: How can a laborer apply for the scheme benefits?
A: The applicant can visit the Sanman Portal at https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ to initiate the application process.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the type of bicycle that can be purchased under the scheme?
A: The scheme allows assistance only for newly purchased bicycles.

Q: Can a laborer from outside Gujarat avail of this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is specifically for laborers employed in factories or institutes within the state of Gujarat.