AI SummaryGujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) runs Shramik Manpasand Pass Scheme for construction workers registered with the Board. Under this scheme, a registered worker pays only 20% of the monthly or quarterly bus pass cost, and the Gujarat government covers the remaining 80%.
Also known as Shramik Parivahan Yojana, this scheme helps workers travel from home to their worksite at a low cost. It started in Ahmedabad and later reached Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot. Registration with GBOCWWB is required before applying for the bus pass, and there is no fee for this registration or its renewal.
Gujarat Shramik Manpasand Pass Scheme
Any construction worker who is registered with Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board can apply for a concessional bus pass under this scheme. Board was set up under Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, and it runs several welfare schemes for construction workers, of which this bus pass scheme is one.
How to Register for Bus Pass
Workers first need to register themselves with GBOCWWB before they can apply for the concessional bus pass. Registration can be done at the Board office or at the district labour office, and the pass itself can later be booked through the local bus operator, such as AMTS or BRTS in Ahmedabad, once registration is confirmed.
Official website of Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is bocwwb.gujarat.gov.in.
Documents Required for Registration
Worker needs to submit some basic documents at the time of registration. Below is the list of documents required for construction worker registration.
- Voter ID card and Aadhaar card as proof of age
- Ration card, for details of the family
- Self-certified certificate showing at least 90 days of construction work done in the last one year
- Bank passbook copy for the account number, along with a self-certified certificate of occupation
- Self-certified income certificate
- Copy of bank passbook for the account number
- Three passport size photographs
Note that no registration fee or renewal fee is charged for this process.
Where to Register as a Construction Worker
Workers in Ahmedabad can register at Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board office at "Shram Bhavan", 1st Floor, Rustom Kama Marg, near Gun House, Khanpur, Ahmedabad-380001.
District Offices to Contact
Workers outside Ahmedabad can also register at the district level. Here is the list of offices to contact in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot.
- Deputy Labour Commissioner office in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot
- Assistant Labour Commissioner office in all districts
- Joint Director of Industrial Safety and Health in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot
- Deputy Director of Industrial Safety and Health in all districts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Shramik Manpasand Pass Scheme (also called Shramik Parivahan Yojana) |
| Launched By | Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board |
| Beneficiaries | Registered construction workers in Gujarat |
| Benefit | Bus pass at 20% cost, remaining 80% paid by state government |
| Cities Covered | Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot |
| Registration Fee | Nil |
| Official Website | bocwwb.gujarat.gov.in |
Benefits of Shramik Manpasand Pass Scheme
Bus pass under this scheme lets a registered worker travel on any route within the city, which helps cut down daily travel cost between home and worksite. Since state government pays 80% of the pass cost, a worker's own share stays low on both monthly and quarterly passes.
Cities Covered Under Scheme
Scheme was rolled out first in Ahmedabad, at bus terminuses including Sarangpur, Maninagar, Wadaj, Naroda and Vasna, and was later extended to Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot. Workers registered with GBOCWWB in these cities can check with their local bus operator and district labour office for current pass booking process.
Apart from bus pass support, GBOCWWB also runs other welfare schemes for registered workers, such as Go Green Yojana two-wheeler scheme. Full list of Gujarat government schemes is available on Gujarat Government Schemes List page.
FAQ's
Who can apply for Shramik Manpasand Pass Scheme?
Any construction worker who is registered with Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and has proof of at least 90 days of construction work in the last year can apply.
How much does the bus pass cost under this scheme?
Registered worker pays only 20% of the monthly or quarterly bus pass cost. Remaining 80% is paid by the Gujarat state government.
Is there any fee for registering with GBOCWWB?
No. Registration and renewal with Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is free of charge.
In which cities is this scheme available?
Scheme covers Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot. Workers should check with their district labour office for the current booking process in their city.