Under the scheme, hostel facilities for free accommodation and meals shall be provided to the children of migrant construction workers in primary schools. The aim of the scheme is to provide primary, secondary, and higher education to the children of migrant construction workers.
Hostel Assistance Scheme for Children of Migrant Construction Workers (GBOCWWB) - Introduction
Hostel Assistance Scheme for Children of Migrant Construction Workers is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, hostel facilities for free accommodation and meals shall be provided to the children of migrant construction workers in primary school. The objective of the scheme is to provide primary, secondary and higher education to the children of migrant construction workers.
Benefits
- Under the scheme, children of migrant construction workers should be provided free accommodation in primary school.
Eligibility
- The children of registered construction workers who are studying in the government primary and secondary schools of the district can avail the benefits under the scheme.
- The construction workers should be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Application Process
To avail of the benefits under the scheme, the applicants need to visit the nearest office of the District Development Officer.