Shramyogi Home Town Scheme, run by Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, helps migrant labourers working in the organized sector of Gujarat with railway fare support for travelling to their home town and back. As of August 2026, eligible workers can apply online through the Sanman Portal and receive the fare amount directly in their bank account through DBT.
Many workers move to Gujarat from other states for work and stay away from their families for long periods. With a limited salary, covering the cost of a round trip every now and then becomes difficult. This scheme makes sure a Shramyogi can visit home once every two years without bearing the full burden of travel expenses.
Shramyogi Home Town Scheme - Introduction
Shramyogi Home Town Scheme is a state-level social welfare scheme implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board under the Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The main aim of this scheme is to cover the payment of railway fares for migrant labourers employed in the organized sector, so they can travel to or from their home state up to the nearest railway station.
The scheme is designed for workers whose Labour Welfare Fund contributions are deposited with the board. Workers need to apply and get prior approval before starting the journey, and after returning they have to submit the travel proofs within one month.
The benefit is available once in a block of two years. The current block mentioned in the official scheme details is 2022-23 and 2023-24, and the same condition continues for later blocks as well.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Shramyogi Home Town Scheme |
| Level | State |
| State | Gujarat |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Category | Social welfare and Empowerment |
| Sub Category | Financial assistance |
| Benefit Type | Cash (DBT) |
| Nodal Department | Labour and Employment Department, Gujarat |
| Implementing Agency | Gujarat Labour Welfare Board |
| Application Mode | Online through Sanman Portal |
| Official Website | sanman.gujarat.gov.in |
Benefits
Workers who get approved under this scheme receive reimbursement of railway fare for travelling between their workplace in Gujarat and their home town, up to the nearest railway station. The support amount goes directly to the bank account of the eligible worker through the DBT system, so there is no cash handling in between.
- Railway fare reimbursement is provided for travel to or from the home state, up to the nearest railway station.
- The benefit is available once in a two-year block for every eligible worker.
- The amount is credited directly to the bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility
To get support under this scheme, the worker needs to meet the following conditions:
- The applicant must be a migrant labourer employed in the organized sector in Gujarat.
- The worker must have worked continuously with a company in Gujarat for at least one year.
- The Labour Welfare Fund contribution must be deposited with the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board.
- The benefit can be claimed once in a block of two years, presently 2022-23 and 2023-24.
- If both the husband and wife are employed, only one of them can claim the benefit for the family in that block.
- Prior approval must be obtained from the board before starting the journey.
- Travel proofs along with the in-principle approval must be submitted within one month of returning.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before filling the application form on the Sanman Portal:
- Recent passport size photograph.
- Copy of the identity card issued by the employer or contractor to the worker.
- Aadhaar card of the labourer.
- Labour Welfare Fund account number.
- Valid proof of travel such as railway ticket copies.
- Bank account details or bank passbook.
- Bonafide certificate prepared on the letterhead of the factory, company or establishment.
Bonafide certificate format is available on the Sanman Portal for download. The certificate has to be filled and uploaded on the letterhead of the company where the worker is employed.
Application Process
The application is submitted fully online through the Sanman Portal of Gujarat. Follow these steps to apply:
STEP 1 - Go to the official Sanman Portal using a computer or mobile browser.
STEP 2 - On the home page, go to the Citizen Login section and click on the registration link to create a new account.
STEP 3 - Enter the Aadhaar number, select the user type, and enter the Labour Welfare Fund account number.
STEP 4 - Click on the Fetch button to verify the details from the board records.
STEP 5 - Fill in the user details, set a password and complete the registration.
STEP 6 - Log in with the user ID and password to open the dashboard.
STEP 7 - Select Shramyogi Home Town Scheme, read the guidelines carefully and fill the application form.
STEP 8 - Upload all required documents, agree to the rules and submit the application. A confirmation email with the application number is sent to the registered email ID.
After approval, the worker can travel and then submit the travel proofs within one month of returning to receive the fare amount in the bank account.
References
Gujarat Labour Welfare Board Welfare Schemes | Sanman Portal GLWB Schemes | Bonafide Certificate Format (PDF)
FAQ's
Who manages Shramyogi Home Town Scheme?
Gujarat Labour Welfare Board under Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat, manages this scheme.
What benefit does this scheme provide?
It covers the railway fare of the migrant worker for travelling from the place of work in Gujarat to the home town, up to the nearest railway station.
How is the assistance amount paid?
The amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the worker through the DBT system.
What are the eligibility requirements?
The worker should be a migrant labourer in the organized sector, should have worked continuously for at least one year in a Gujarat based company, and the Labour Welfare Fund contribution should be deposited with the board.
Can a worker apply for this benefit every year?
No, the benefit is available only once in a block of two years, presently 2022-23 and 2023-24.
If both husband and wife work, can both apply?
No, only one of them can claim the benefit for the family in a block period.
Is prior approval required before travelling?
Yes, the worker must apply and receive prior approval from the board before starting the journey.
Where can a worker apply for this scheme?
The application can be submitted online through the official Sanman Portal.