Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana: Empowering Construction Workers with Affordable Housing
The Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana is a government initiative by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, aimed at providing financial assistance to construction workers for housing. This scheme specifically benefits workers in urban areas who have been allotted EWS/LIG houses under the Chief Minister/Prime Minister Awas Yojana.
With the purpose of ensuring better living conditions and enhancing the well-being of construction workers and their families, this scheme offers ₹1,60,000/- in financial assistance for house construction or maintenance.
Key Features & Benefits:
- 💵 ₹1,60,000 Financial Assistance: The scheme provides a financial grant of ₹1,60,000 to registered construction workers for the construction or maintenance of their house.
- One-Time Benefit: The benefit is provided once per family of a registered construction worker.
- Time Frame: The application can be made after one year of receiving the house allotment.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The construction worker must be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board.
- The benefit is applicable for families where either the husband or wife is a registered construction worker and they have been allotted a house under the Chief Minister/Prime Minister Awas Yojana.
- The construction worker and their family must not own any land, property, or building.
- ✅ Minimum Registration Period: The construction worker should have been registered for at least 2 years to be eligible for this scheme.
Application Process:
The Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana application can be done online through the following steps:
Step 1: E-Nirman Card Registration
- 🌐 Visit the e-Nirman Portal: e-Nirman Portal
- Click on ‘Please Register Here’ and fill in the required information to register.
- After successful registration, log in with your User ID and Password.
- 📝 Update Profile with the necessary details and click ‘Update’.
- Select the ‘Construction Works Form’, fill it out, and submit the form.
- Once submitted, a unique application number will be generated for future reference.
Step 2: Track Application Status
- Visit the e-Nirman Portal.
- Click on ‘View Citizen Application Status’.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Click ‘View Status’ to track your application.
Step 3: Apply for Scheme Benefit
- 🌐 Visit the Sanman Portal: Sanman Portal
- Click on ‘Please Register Here’ under the ‘Citizen Login’ tab.
- Enter Aadhaar Card Number, select user type, and enter E-Nirman Card Number.
- Submit the details and register.
- After successful registration, login using your User ID and Password.
- Select the scheme, fill out the application form, and upload the required documents.
- Agree to the terms & conditions and submit the form. A confirmation email with your application number will be sent to your registered email.
Post-Application Process:
- After submission, the application will be verified by the District Project Manager and sent for approval.
- The District Inspector will review and forward it to the Head Office.
- The State Project Manager will verify the application and send it to the Government Labour Officer (GLO).
- Once approved, the Demand Draft (DD) will be issued, assisted by the Accounts Officer, and sent to the Authority.
Required Documents:
For E-Nirman Card under GBOCWWB:
- Photograph of the worker
- Aadhaar Card and Ration Card
- Caste Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc.)
- Self-declaration Certificate
- Employer Certificate
- Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque
- Any other documents as required.
For Scheme Benefit:
- e-Nirman Card of the worker
- Passport-size Photograph
- Identity Card of the beneficiary
- House Allotment Letter
- Payment Letter for house instalments
- Aadhaar Card, Election Card, and Residence Proof
- Rent Agreement/Rent Receipt or Letter from Landlord
- Tax Bill from the local municipality
- Affidavit (if applicable)