Sarkari Yojana

Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker

Sikkim
Quick Summary: The Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board gives registered workers ₹10,000/- in medical assistance for treating themselves or dependents for diseases such as T.B., Cancer, Heart, Kidney, Eye, Leprosy and Nerve Disease.

About Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker

The Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, runs “Medical Assistance for the Construction Workers” as a welfare scheme for workers registered with it. The scheme meets medical expenses for treating the beneficiary and/or dependents who suffer from T.B. Cancer, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Eye Disease, Leprosy and Nerve Disease. However, where an operation is involved for the treatment of the diseases like heart Disease, Kidney Disease etc.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Only residents of Sikkim can register

Only residents of Sikkim can register.

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The person has to be a Building/ Construction…

The person has to be a Building/ Construction Worker.

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Applicants need to be aged between 18 and…

Applicants need to be aged between 18 and 60 years.

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In a given year, the worker must have…

In a given year, the worker must have served the Board for a minimum of 90 days. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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Membership registered under the Sikkim Building and Other…

Membership registered under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is required.

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The scheme covers applicants who have T.B., Cancer,…

The scheme covers applicants who have T.B., Cancer, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Eye Disease, Leprosy and Nerve Disease, heart Disease, Kidney Disease etc.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The Board gives ₹10,000/- as medical assistance

The Board gives ₹10,000/- as medical assistance.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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The worker's photographs

The worker's photographs.

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Age proof, attested

Age proof, attested.

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Address proof, attested

Address proof, attested.

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Particulars of the establishment where the applicant works

Particulars of the establishment where the applicant works.

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Evidence that the registration fee has been paid

Evidence that the registration fee has been paid. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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A letter from the organization/establishment concerned

A letter from the organization/establishment concerned.

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The worker's identity card

The worker's identity card.

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A medical certificate

A medical certificate.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Medical Assistance for the Construction Worker through the offline application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Hand in the complete application form, with all…

Hand in the complete application form, with all the required documents, to the Registering Officer of the area.

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Once satisfied with the details, the Registering Officer…

Once satisfied with the details, the Registering Officer can register the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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After getting the Identity Card as a Building/…

After getting the Identity Card as a Building/ Construction Worker, download the form for the welfare scheme concerned and submit it, with the mandatory documents (self-attested if needed), to the Secretary or another Officer authorised by him at the District Labour Office.

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The benefits are given after the applicant's eligibility…

The benefits are given after the applicant's eligibility for the welfare scheme has been verified.
Application form for the Registration as a Beneficiary: Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).
Application form for the Medical Assistance: Form XL (Refer Page No: 167).

Helpdesk: : Workers with further questions can call any of these numbers:- 70769-26998 (BOCW Nodal Officer) 90643-89842 (East) 90028-33969 (Pakyong) 96098-63959 (South) 95477-16798 (West) 96359-98441 (North) Toll Free Helpline for labourers: 18003451474

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References