Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana

Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana is a Gujarat state scheme that reimburses the full course fee for registered construction workers and up to two of their children. It covers skill development courses at Gujarat Skill University or its affiliated institutions, helping construction families gain vocational qualifications and better job options.

Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana is managed by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) under the Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department of the Government of Gujarat. The scheme supports the career growth of registered construction workers and their children by removing the money problem that often stops them from taking up higher learning.

Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana - Introduction

Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana helps registered construction workers and their family members move ahead in their careers. By pushing skill-based education, the government makes sure the children of hardworking laborers get the qualifications they need to secure better jobs and build stable futures.

The scheme pays the full course fee for eligible study programs. For courses that last less than one year, the entire fee is paid in one go. For courses that run for more than one year, the fee is reimbursed on an annual basis. The money is sent directly into the worker's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

This is a state-level scheme meant for registered construction workers in Gujarat. Eligible people can apply for themselves and for up to two of their children, as long as the child has taken admission in a course run by Gujarat Skill University or any institution affiliated with it.

Key Information

Benefits

Under Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana, eligible people receive a full reimbursement of the tuition fees for approved courses. The way the fee is paid depends on how long the course lasts.

Eligibility

To qualify for support, a person must be a construction worker registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board. A registered worker can apply for benefits for up to two children.

Support is given for sons or daughters who have taken admission in courses offered by Gujarat Skill University or any institution affiliated with it. The child must be 30 years old or younger. If the child has a disability, this age limit does not apply.

Support is valid for the first attempt at a course only. If a student fails to clear a class and repeats the same academic year, the scheme will not provide regular support for the same standard again.

Application Process

Offline Application Process

Applicants need to follow these steps to apply for the scheme:

STEP 1 - Visit the nearest District Office of the Construction Board.

STEP 2 - Collect the prescribed application form and fill in all the details carefully.

STEP 3 - Attach all the required documents with the form.

STEP 4 - Submit the completed application form to the concerned official at the District Office.

STEP 5 - Keep a copy of the submitted form and the receipt for future reference.

Important reminders to keep in mind:

• Submit the application within 3 months of the start of the academic session, otherwise the request may not be considered.
• If applying for two children, fill a separate application form for each child.
• Fill all details fully and correctly, because an incomplete or wrong form will not be treated as valid.

Post Application Process

Once the application is submitted, it goes through a set checking workflow before the money is released:

STEP 1 - The District Project Manager uploads the physical application form into the online system.

STEP 2 - The District Nirikshak reviews and approves the application.

STEP 3 - The application is then sent to the State Project Manager.

STEP 4 - The Head Office Government Labour Officer and the Member Secretary give the final approval.

STEP 5 - After approval, the Account Officer issues a payment order and the funds are sent directly to the worker's bank account through DBT.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready before applying, so the application does not get held up:

• Original Bonafide Certificate for the ongoing course from the school, college, or institute.
• Recent passport-size photographs of the worker and the child.
• Copy of the child's Aadhaar card.
• Copy of the child's previous year's mark sheet or result.
• Original fee payment receipt.
• Gazette notification or an affidavit if there is a difference in the name or surname.
• Copy of the first page of the bank passbook showing account details.
• An affidavit (for claims of ₹5,000 or more) or a letter of consent as per official notifications.
• Any other documents asked by the department.

References

Official Scheme Details on Gujarat Startup Portal

FAQ's

Who implements the Kushal Shramik Sahay Yojana?

This scheme is managed by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) under the Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.

What are the benefits of the scheme?

The scheme provides full reimbursement of the course fees so that registered construction workers and their children can study without money stress.

How is the course fee reimbursed?

If the course lasts less than one year, the full fee is reimbursed. For courses lasting more than one year, the fee is reimbursed on an annual basis.

Who is eligible for the benefits?

Construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board are eligible for themselves and for up to two of their children.

Is there an age limit for children?

Children must be 30 years old or younger. If a child has a disability, there is no age restriction for receiving support.

What courses qualify for support?

Support is available for courses conducted by Gujarat Skill University or any institution affiliated with such a university.

How many children can I register for the scheme?

A worker can apply for support for a maximum of two children. A separate form must be filled for each child.

How should I apply for this scheme?

Visit the nearest District Office of the Construction Board to collect the application form and submit it with the required documents.