Toolkit Assistance (UKBOCWWB) helps registered construction workers in Uttarakhand by giving them work equipment and safety gear worth up to ₹10,000. This support is managed by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department.
The board keeps accepting applications for this support through Shramik Suvidha Kendras across the state. Eligible workers get a toolkit that includes hand gloves and other construction tools to make their daily work safer and easier.
Toolkit Assistance (UKBOCWWB) - Introduction
Toolkit Assistance (UKBOCWWB) is a welfare scheme for building and other construction workers in Uttarakhand. It focuses on improving the working conditions of laborers by offering a good quality toolkit. A registered worker receives equipment such as hand gloves and various construction tools worth up to ₹10,000 to carry out tasks safely and efficiently.
This benefit is given only once in a lifetime. For example, if Ramesh, a registered construction worker, receives the tools once, he has used up his full eligibility for this support and cannot claim it again.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Toolkit Assistance (UKBOCWWB) |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Skills & Employment |
| Benefit Type | In Kind |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Department of Labour |
| Implementing Agency | Uttarakhand Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board |
Benefits
Through this scheme, an eligible worker receives a full toolkit valued at up to ₹10,000. The kit is made for construction work and comes with better tools and essential gear like hand gloves so that the worker can work comfortably and safely.
The benefit is given in kind, which means the worker gets the actual toolkit rather than cash. This support is available once in a lifetime for each registered beneficiary.
Eligibility
To get benefit from this scheme, the applicant must meet the following requirement:
- The applicant must be a construction worker currently registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Application Process
Applying for this support is simple and can be done through the authorized centers of the board. The steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Shramik Suvidha Kendra or a Common Service Centre (CSC) to start the online application process. The worker can also check the board website for the list of authorized centers.
STEP 2 - Submit the required documents, including the Shramik Card, Aadhaar Card, and a signed self-declaration form, along with the application.
STEP 3 - Once the department verifies the details, the toolkit is provided to the eligible worker. Keep the receipt or reference number for tracking the application status.
Documents
Make sure the following documents are ready before applying:
- Self-attested copy of the Shramik Card.
- Valid Aadhaar Card.
- Self-Declaration Certificate.
References
FAQ's
What is the Toolkit Assistance (UKBOCWWB) scheme?
It is a welfare scheme of the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board that gives registered construction workers a toolkit worth up to ₹10,000, including hand gloves and other construction tools.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Any construction worker who is registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board can apply for this support.
How many times can a worker get this benefit?
The toolkit is provided only once in a lifetime to each registered beneficiary. Once a worker receives the tools, the full eligibility for this scheme is used up.
How can a worker apply?
The worker can apply through the nearest Shramik Suvidha Kendra or a Common Service Centre by submitting the Shramik Card, Aadhaar Card, and a self-declaration form.
