Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana gives financial support to construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board (GBOCWWB). Eligible families living in urban EWS or LIG housing units get a one-time grant of ₹1,60,000, which the board pays directly to the agency that has allotted the house.
Gujarat government has kept this scheme open for registered construction workers in 2026. Any worker who has received an EWS or LIG house under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) or Chief Minister Awas Yojana (CMAY) can apply online through the Sanman portal as long as they meet the registration and property conditions.
Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana - Introduction
Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana helps construction workers build a secure home by covering a large part of their housing cost. The scheme, run by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board under the Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, supports families who have received an EWS (Economically Weaker Section) or LIG (Low Income Group) house in a city area under government housing schemes. The board releases the grant to the housing agency on behalf of the worker, so the amount does not come to the worker as cash.
The decision to introduce the scheme for construction workers was taken through a resolution of the Labour and Employment Department, Gandhinagar dated 04/09/2014. Since then, many registered workers in Gujarat have used this support to settle the cost of their allotted house. The benefit can be claimed only once per family, even if both husband and wife are registered workers.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana (GBOCWWB) |
| Level | State |
| Scheme target | Family |
| Beneficiary State | Gujarat |
| Category | Housing and Shelter |
| Benefit Amount | ₹1,60,000 one-time grant |
| Nodal Department | Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department |
| Application Mode | Online through Sanman portal |
Eligibility
To qualify for this housing support, the applicant has to meet the conditions given below:
- Registration with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board as a construction worker for at least 2 years at the time of applying.
- An EWS or LIG house allotted in a city area by the local self-government body, urban development authority or Gujarat Housing Board under PMAY or CMAY, in the name of the worker or the spouse.
- No house, land, plot or building in the name of the worker, spouse or any family member.
- The house allotment should have happened after the worker got registered with the board, and the application can be filed only after one year from the date of allotment.
Benefits
Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana provides a one-time financial grant of ₹1,60,000 to a registered construction worker family. This grant reduces the payment burden of the EWS or LIG house that the family has been allotted in a city area. Since the board pays the amount to the housing agency, the family does not have to arrange this money on its own.
The benefit under the scheme is given only once per family. If a house has been allotted jointly to a husband and wife, either spouse who is a registered construction worker with the board can claim the benefit, but the family can get it only one time.
Application Process
STEP 1 - First make sure the E-Nirman card is active. Visit the e-Nirman portal at enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in, register with the basic details, update the profile and submit the construction works form along with the required documents.
STEP 2 - Open the Sanman portal at sanman.gujarat.gov.in and go to the Citizen Login section to register as a user.
STEP 3 - Use the Aadhaar number and the E-Nirman card number on the portal so that the stored details appear on the screen.
STEP 4 - Log in, select Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana from the scheme list and fill the application form carefully.
STEP 5 - Upload the required documents, accept the terms and submit the application. Note down the application number for future tracking.
Documents Required
For the E-Nirman card, the worker needs a photograph, Aadhaar card, ration card, caste certificate (if applicable), proof of age such as a birth certificate or voter ID, a self declaration, an employer certificate and the bank passbook.
For the scheme claim, these documents are required:
- E-Nirman card and beneficiary identity card
- Official house allotment letter and instalment payment receipts
- Aadhaar card, residence proof and two passport size photographs
- Rent agreement copy, rent receipt or landlord letter
- Tax bill copy from the local municipality
- Signed affidavit as per the format given on the portal
Verification Process
After the application is submitted, it is checked at multiple levels. Local officials first verify the details, then the District Project Manager, the district inspector and the head office review the file. Once the Government Labour Officer and the Member Secretary approve the application, the board processes the payment of ₹1,60,000 to the housing agency.
References
Official Sanman Portal - BOCW Schemes | GBOCWWB - Nanaji Deshmukh Housing Scheme | Economic Times - Scheme Details 2026 | Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana Form PDF
FAQ's
Who can apply for this scheme?
Any construction worker registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board for at least 2 years who has been allotted an urban EWS or LIG house under PMAY or CMAY can apply.
Can my spouse and I apply together?
If the house is allotted in the name of either spouse, the registered worker can apply. If both are registered, the family still gets the benefit only once.
Are there any ownership restrictions?
Yes, the worker, spouse and family members should not own any other house, land, plot or building.
How many times can I receive this benefit?
Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana is a one-time grant and is given once per family.
How long must I be registered before applying?
The worker should be registered with the board for at least 2 years at the time of application.
When is the right time to apply?
The application can be submitted only after one year has passed from the date of the house allotment.
What is the amount of financial help?
The scheme provides a total of ₹1,60,000, which the board pays to the housing agency.
Does this apply to rural housing?
No, this scheme covers construction worker families living in urban areas with government-allotted EWS or LIG houses.
Can I apply online?
Yes, the application is made online through the Sanman portal at sanman.gujarat.gov.in.