The Mukhyamantri Shramik Aujaar Sahayata Yojana is a welfare initiative launched by the Labor Department of Chhattisgarh on October 1, 2010. This scheme, implemented through the Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board, aims to support construction workers by providing essential toolkits. It ensures that skilled laborers like masons, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, and other workers have access to necessary tools, enabling them to perform their jobs efficiently and improve their livelihoods.
Objectives of the Scheme
The main goal of this scheme is to provide free toolkits to registered construction workers. Many laborers struggle to afford good-quality tools, which directly impacts their work efficiency and earnings. By offering these kits at no cost, the government empowers workers to enhance their skills, productivity, and financial stability.
Each year, 20,000 toolkits are distributed under this scheme. This initiative not only helps workers sustain themselves but also improves the overall quality of construction work in the state.
Benefits of Mukhyamantri Shramik Aujaar Sahayata Yojana
The scheme offers a major financial and professional advantage to construction workers. Some of the key benefits include:
- Free toolkits: The workers receive essential tools needed for their trade without any cost, reducing their financial burden.
- Encouragement for self-employment: With their own tools, laborers can take up independent projects, boosting their earnings.
- Improved work quality: Access to proper tools enhances the quality of work, leading to better opportunities and wages.
- Skill enhancement: Workers can upgrade their expertise with professional-grade tools, leading to better job prospects.
Eligibility Criteria
To avail of the benefits under this scheme, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
- Must be a resident of Chhattisgarh – The applicant should have proof of domicile in the state.
- Should be a registered construction worker – The worker must be enrolled with the Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board of Chhattisgarh.
- Minimum registration period of 90 days – The worker should have been registered with the board for at least three months before applying.
- Age requirement – The applicant must be at least 18 years old to qualify.
Required Documents for Application
Workers applying for the Mukhyamantri Shramik Aujaar Sahayata Yojana need to submit the following documents:
- Bank passbook photocopy – To facilitate financial verification.
- Self-declaration certificate – A government-issued declaration regarding the applicant’s employment details.
- Aadhaar card – Proof of identity.
- Birth certificate – To verify the applicant’s age.
- Passport-size photograph – For official records.
- Residence proof – Any document confirming that the applicant is a resident of Chhattisgarh.
- Labour card – A certificate proving the applicant’s registration as a construction worker.