Solar Energy Assistance Scheme (UKBOCWWB)

Details

The “Solar Energy Assistance Scheme” is a welfare scheme which is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under the scheme, Solar Light/Lantern (LED/CFL) will be provided to registered building & construction workers. The beneficiary will receive the benefit only once in their entire lifetime, even if both spouses are registered under the Board.

Benefits

Under the scheme, Solar Light/Lantern (LED/CFL) will be provided to registered building & construction workers.

1: The beneficiary may contact the concerned supplier for maintenance or service charges.

2: No amount of any kind will be paid.

Eligibility

1. The applicant/beneficiary should be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant should be engaged in any building or construction work.
3. The applicant should be registered under the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board.
4. The applicant will become eligible for benefits only after three months from their registration.
5. The applicant should have an active membership of the Board.
6. The beneficiary will receive the benefit only once in their entire lifetime, even if both spouses are registered under the Board.
7. The applicant should not have received the benefit of Solar Light/Lantern under any other scheme.

Note: The family will be considered as one unit, including the spouse, dependent parents, sons below 21 years of age, or unmarried daughters.

Application Process

Online – Via CSCs

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

Documents required for New Registration:

1. Two Passport size photographs
2. Proof of age
3. Certificate of working as a construction worker for at least 90 days in the previous year
4. Affidavit of construction worker attested by notary
5. Voter ID card
6. Ration card
7. Self-declaration certificate
8. Identity proof of Nominee i.e. Aadhaar Card
9. Bank account details
10. Any other document as required

Documents required for Welfare Scheme:

1. Self-attested copy of Registration ID Card of Worker/Labour Card
2. Self-attested Copy of Aadhaar Card of worker
3. Mobile Number
4. Self-declaration certificate
5. Any other document as required

Sources And References

Official Website

Notification

Scheme Details (Page No. 53)

Track Your Scheme Application Status

Track Your New Registration Application Status