Organisation : Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB)
Facility Name : Housing Assistance Scheme
Applicable State/UT : Uttarakhand
Website : https://ukbocw.uk.gov.in/
What is UKBOCWWB Housing Assistance Scheme?
The scheme “Housing Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under the scheme, an advance loan is provided to registered construction workers for the purchase or construction of a house, subject to the conditions specified by the Board. In order to get an advance loan, the worker must have been a member of the fund for five years and have at least 15 years remaining until reaching the age of superannuation/retirement.
Related / Similar Scheme : UKBOCWWB Umbrella Assistance Scheme Uttarakhand
Benefits of UKBOCWWB Housing Assistance Scheme
Under the scheme, registered construction workers are eligible to receive an advance loan amount of up to ₹50,000/- for the purchase or construction of a house, subject to the conditions specified by the Board. Interest of at least 5% per annum is applicable on this loan.
Eligibility of UKBOCWWB Housing Assistance Scheme
** The applicant/beneficiary should be a resident of Uttarakhand.
** The applicant should be engaged in any building or construction work.
** The applicant should be registered under the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board.
** The applicant should have been a member of the fund for five years.
** The applicant should have at least 15 years remaining before reaching the age of superannuation/retirement.
How To Apply For UKBOCWWB Housing Assistance Scheme?
To apply for UKBOCWWB Housing Assistance Scheme, Follow the below steps
For New Registration under the UKBOCWWB:
Step 01: To become a beneficiary, a construction worker who has completed 18 years of age and has not completed 60 years, has worked as a construction worker for at least 90 days during the preceding 01 year, can register himself/herself.
Step 02: The eligible worker may visit the nearest Jan Seva Kendra or Shramik Suvidha Kendra along with all the relevant documents for online registration.
Step 03: Upon successful registration, the applicant will receive a Registration Number for future reference.
Step 04: The applicant can also track the status of their application online by visiting the official website: https://ukbocw.uk.gov.in/DynamicPages/LabourSearch-hi.aspx
Note 01: After verification of the application, the photo identity card will be issued by the registration officer.
Note 02: Registration will be done free of cost, which will be valid for three years and after the completion of three years, only ₹100/- contribution will be required to be deposited by the construction worker for every next three years.
Application Process for Welfare Scheme Benefits:
Step 01: To avail the benefits of the scheme, the eligible applicant may visit the nearest Shram Suvidha Kendra along with all the relevant documents.
Step 02: Upon successful submission of the application form, the applicant will receive an Application Number for future reference.
Step 03: The applicant can also track the status of their application online by visiting the official website: https://ukbocw.uk.gov.in/DynamicPages/LabourSchemeSearch.aspx
Documents Required For UKBOCWWB Housing Assistance Scheme
Documents required for New Registration:
** Two Passport size photographs
** Proof of age
** Certificate of working as a construction worker for at least 90 days in the previous year
** Affidavit of construction worker attested by notary
** Voter ID card
** Ration card
** Self-declaration certificate
** Identity proof of Nominee i.e. Aadhaar Card
** Bank account details
** Any other document as required
Documents required for Welfare Scheme:
** Self-attested copy of Registration ID Card of Worker/Labour Card
** Copy of Aadhaar Card of worker
** Self-declaration certificate
** Bank account details/copy of the first page of bank account passbook
** Handwritten certificate stating that the applicant has neither received such assistance nor made any application for it in any other department.
** Any other document as required