Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana (GBOCWWB)

Description
The “Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board GBOCWWB , Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. In urban areas, where EWS/LIG houses have been allotted by the Local Self-Government Organization/Urban Development Authority and Gujarat Housing Board under the Chief Minister/Prime Minister Awas Yojana, the benefit of this scheme is given once per family to the construction worker registered in the board.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,60,000/- is provided to registered construction workers.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The construction workers who are registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
2. A house is allotted jointly to a registered construction worker husband or wife and either of the husband or wife is a registered construction worker will be eligible for the benefit of this scheme.
3. No land/property or building should be in the name of the registered construction worker husband or wife or any of their family members.
4. The benefit of this scheme is given once per family to the registered construction worker.
5. **Note 01:** The construction worker should be registered in this scheme for at least 2 years.
6. **Note 02:** Application for this scheme has to be made after one year of house allotment.

Required Documents
• > **Documents required for ‘E-Nirman Card’ under the GBOCWWB:**
• 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](https://enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in/ApplicationDocuments/SelfCertificateLatest.pdf) certificate
• Employer Certificate
• Bank Passbook/cancelled Cheque
• Any other documents as required
• > **Documents required for Scheme Benefit:**
• e-Nirman Card of the worker
• Passport-size photograph
• Beneficiary Identity Card
• Allotment letter of house
• Letter regarding payment of house instalment
• Aadhaar Card, Election Card and Residence Proof
• Copy of rent agreement/rent receipt/letter from landlord
• Copy of the tax bill of the local municipality
• [Affidavit](https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ApplicationDocuments/BOCW/%E0%AA%A8%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%A8%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%9C%E0%AB%80%20%E0%AA%B8%E0%AB%8B%E0%AA%97%E0%AA%82%E0%AA%A7%E0%AA%A8%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%AE%E0%AB%81%E0%AA%82.pdf)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
A: Construction workers who are registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board are eligible to benefit from this scheme.

Q: Can both husband and wife, if registered construction workers, avail the benefit jointly?
A: Yes, if a house is allotted jointly to a registered construction worker husband or wife and either of them is a registered construction worker, they are eligible for the scheme's benefits.

Q: Are there any ownership restrictions for eligible applicants?
A: Yes, no land/property or building should be in the name of the registered construction worker husband or wife or any of their family members to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: How many times can a family avail of this scheme?
A: The benefit of this scheme is given once per family to the registered construction worker.

Q: Is there a minimum registration period required to qualify for this scheme?
A: Yes, the construction worker should be registered in this scheme for at least 2 years to be eligible.

Q: When can an applicant apply for this scheme?
A: Application for this scheme has to be made after one year of house allotment.

Q: What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]1,60,000/- is provided to registered construction workers.

Q: Can registered construction workers from rural areas avail of this scheme?
A: No, this scheme is specifically for construction workers in urban areas where EWS/LIG houses have been allotted under various housing schemes.

Q: Can applicants apply for this scheme online?
A: Yes, the eligible applicant may visit and apply through the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/