Sarkari Yojana
Hostel Facility Scheme (HPBOCWWB)
About Hostel Facility Scheme (HPBOCWWB)
Through the Hostel Facility Scheme, the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) gives between ₹15,000/- and ₹20,000/- every year to children of registered workers who live in a hostel. The money is meant for their lodging, boarding and food costs.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Hostel Facility Scheme (HPBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Residence in Himachal Pradesh is required
Residence in Himachal Pradesh is required.
The person applying must work as a Building/…
The person applying must work as a Building/ Construction Worker.
Applicants have to be from 18 to 60…
Applicants have to be from 18 to 60 years old.
In the preceding 12 months, the worker must…
In the preceding 12 months, the worker must have done building and other construction work for 90 days or more.
The applicant's registration needs to have been renewed…
The applicant's registration needs to have been renewed every year. Eligibility Criteria for Scheme:
The child's parent has to be working in…
The child's parent has to be working in building or construction under the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB).
Registration of the parent with the Himachal Pradesh…
Registration of the parent with the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) is necessary.
When applying, the parent must hold active membership…
When applying, the parent must hold active membership with the Himachal Pradesh Welfare Board.
Benefits Provided
Hostel Facility Scheme (HPBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each year, ₹15,000–₹20,000 is given to cover the…
Each year, ₹15,000–₹20,000 is given to cover the hostel stay, boarding and meals of the beneficiary's children.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Member's identity card
Member's identity card
Details of the bank account (for instance, a…
Details of the bank account (for instance, a copy of the passbook)
The Labour Card
The Labour Card
Proof of identity of the student/child
Proof of identity of the student/child
Hostel expenditure receipt
Hostel expenditure receipt
Certificate of age
Certificate of age
Other documents, if asked for
Other documents, if asked for
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Hostel Facility Scheme (HPBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.
The Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers is as follows:
During office hours, go to the Labor Welfare…
During office hours, go to the Labor Welfare Office and ask the concerned official for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.
Complete all mandatory fields, fix a passport-sized photograph…
Complete all mandatory fields, fix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if needed), and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested, if needed).
Turn in the signed form along with an…
Turn in the signed form along with an appointment letter or wage slip from the employer proving 90 days of construction work. Where these are not available, employment can be confirmed with a certificate from a local authority such as a councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary.
Once the documents and payment are submitted, an…
Once the documents and payment are submitted, an acknowledgment receipt confirming registration is issued to the worker. NOTE 1: Make sure the application reaches the office within the prescribed period, if one applies. NOTE 2: Once three years pass, the worker has to go to the office to pay a renewal fee, and must also furnish proof of 90 days of work every year to stay eligible for benefits. NOTE 3: Registration requires a one-time fee paid at the office, which remains valid for three years.
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Hostel Facility Scheme (HPBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers:
Open the official website of the Himachal Pradesh…
Open the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
New users should go to worker services and…
New users should go to worker services and select "New Registration."
When the dashboard loads, find the form and…
When the dashboard loads, find the form and fill in every required detail. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are compulsory, so all essential information must be entered.
Upload the required documents, such as ID proof…
Upload the required documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates, as listed. They should be legible and in the required format.
With the form filled and documents uploaded, press…
With the form filled and documents uploaded, press "Submit". The payment gateway will then open for online payment of the application fee.
When payment and submission succeed, a registration number…
When payment and submission succeed, a registration number is generated. Keep it as proof of the application and for later reference. Scheme Application Process:
Open the official website of the Himachal Pradesh…
Open the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Choose the "Apply for Benefits." option
Choose the "Apply for Benefits." option.
Type in your beneficiary details and date of…
Type in your beneficiary details and date of birth and press "Search" to bring up your record.
Pick the scheme whose benefits you want
Pick the scheme whose benefits you want.
Fill in the requested information and upload the…
Fill in the requested information and upload the documents asked for.
Press "Submit Application" to finish
Press "Submit Application" to finish. Application Tracking: The status of an application can be followed online on the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and updates are sent to the registered mobile number.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.