Self Education for the Construction Workers is a welfare scheme run by the BOCW Welfare Board under the Labour Department of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It helps registered construction workers by reimbursing their distance education course fees and paying a fixed incentive for every degree they complete.
Through this program, registered workers can get back the course fees they pay for distance education from institutions like NOS, a university, or a professional institute. The board also gives a special incentive for each successfully completed degree to encourage higher learning. The scheme is open for registered construction workers of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Self Education for the Construction Workers - Introduction
Self Education for the Construction Workers is managed by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The main aim of this scheme is to help registered workers grow academically by giving them money support for their studies.
Under this program, a worker can receive reimbursement for distance education course fees from NOS, universities, or professional institutes. The board also provides a special incentive for each degree completed to push workers toward higher learning. Applications are accepted through the official labour department portal of the union territory.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Self Education for the Construction Workers |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Category | Education and Learning, Social welfare and Empowerment |
| Benefit Type | Cash incentive and fee reimbursement |
| Nodal Department | Labour and Employment Department |
Benefits
This scheme offers meaningful money support to help a worker reach their education goals. The two main benefits are listed below.
| Benefit Type | Description |
| Fee Reimbursement | Full or partial course fees for distance education from NOS, a University, or a Professional Institute (excluding permanent government servants). |
| Degree Incentive | A fixed amount of ₹5,000 for each degree completed. |
Eligibility
To benefit from this program, a worker should meet the following requirements. First, the worker needs to complete registration as a building and construction worker with the board.
Requirements for Building and Construction Worker Registration:
- The applicant should be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- The applicant should work as a building or construction worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- The applicant should have been engaged in construction work for at least 90 days in the preceding year. For example, if applying today, the worker should show proof of 90 days of work within the last 12 months.
Requirements to Apply for the Scheme:
The applicant must be a formally registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The worker must also be enrolled in a recognized distance education course and working toward a degree.
Application Process
A worker can apply for this scheme through the official labour department portal of the union territory. The process is explained below in simple steps.
Registration as a Worker
The worker should obtain the prescribed registration form from the authorized board officer or through the official labour portal. Submit the completed form along with the required documents and a small registration fee of ₹50.
Applying for the Welfare Benefit
Once a worker is a registered member, follow these steps to claim the benefits.
STEP 1 - Visit the official labour department portal of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and log in with the registered account.
STEP 2 - Choose the BOCW labour card or the education benefit service and fill in the required details.
STEP 3 - Upload the mandatory documents such as the BOCW registration card, Aadhaar card, bank account details, distance education enrollment certificate, and employment proof.
STEP 4 - Submit the application and note down the application reference number to track the status later.
Helpdesk Details
If there are any questions, reach out to the BOCW Department using the details below.
Email: labour-dnh@nic.in
Phone: 0260 - 2642374
Address: Old Circuit House Building, Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Pin: 396230
Documents
To make the application process smooth, keep the following documents ready. The list is split into documents needed for worker registration and documents needed for the scheme application.
For Worker Registration:
- Recent passport-sized photographs.
- Attested copy of proof of age (for example, birth certificate or Aadhaar card).
- Attested copy of address proof.
- Details of the establishment where the worker is currently working.
- Proof of payment for the ₹50 registration fee.
For the Scheme Application:
- Registered worker ID proof.
- Bank account details for receiving the benefit.
- Distance education enrollment certificate.
- Any other documents as requested by the department.
References
For the latest details and to apply online, visit the official Department of Labour and Employment portal of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
FAQ's
What is the age requirement to register as a beneficiary?
A worker should be between 18 and 60 years of age.
Is there a minimum service requirement?
Yes, a worker should have worked as a construction worker for at least 90 days during the last 12 months.
Who is eligible to apply for this welfare scheme?
Any registered worker under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is eligible to apply.
What is the registration fee for the board?
The registration fee is ₹50.
How much financial assistance will a worker receive?
A worker will receive reimbursement for distance education fees and an incentive of ₹5,000 for each degree completed.
Where should the application be submitted?
The application should be submitted through the official labour department portal of the union territory or to the Member Secretary of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCWWB).