Dhanvantari Arogya Rath Yojana (GBOCWWB)
This Gujarat government scheme brings free primary healthcare directly to registered construction workers and their families at worksites, labour colonies, and Kadianaka through a mobile medical unit run by GVK-EMRI (GVK-108). Workers can get on-the-spot treatment for common ailments, basic lab tests, and free medicines without having to visit a hospital. No application is needed — just visit the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath when it comes to your worksite or Kadianaka.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat government scheme brings free primary healthcare directly to registered construction workers and their families at worksites, labour colonies, and Kadianaka through a mobile medical unit run by GVK-EMRI (GVK-108). Workers can get on-the-spot treatment for common ailments, basic lab tests, and free medicines without having to visit a hospital. No application is needed — just visit the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath when it comes to your worksite or Kadianaka.
Full official description
The “Dhanvantari Arogya Rath Yojana” was launched by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme has been implemented to ensure that construction workers and their families get primary medical treatment at their doorsteps, prevent serious diseases, and maintain their health at places including construction sites, labour colonies, and Kadianaka. The scheme is implemented by EMRI Green Health Services Gujarat (GVK-108) through making a tripartite MoU with the Health Department and EMRI Green Health Services Gujarat.
Benefits
- Free on-the-spot treatment for common illnesses: fever, diarrhea, vomiting, skin diseases
- Free basic lab tests: blood sugar, malaria, blood tests, urine tests
- Primary healthcare for women and children, including pregnant women
- Free medicines dispensed at the point of care
- Mobile unit comes to construction sites, labour colonies, and Kadianaka — no travel required
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (GBOCWWB)
- Family members of registered GBOCWWB construction workers
How to Apply
- First aid is provided by the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath at Kadianaka & construction sites.
- The registered construction workers and their family members can avail the benefits by visiting there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who implements the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by EMRI Green Health Services Gujarat (GVK-108) through a tripartite MoU with the Health Department and EMRI Green Health Services Gujarat.
What are the objectives of the scheme?
The scheme aims to ensure that construction workers and their families receive primary medical treatment, prevent serious diseases, and maintain their health at various locations including construction sites, labour colonies, and Kadianaka.
What benefits are provided under the scheme?
Treatment for primary injuries, common diseases like fever, diarrheas, vomiting, skin diseases, laboratory tests such as urine, blood, blood sugar, malaria, primary care for women and children, and primary care for pregnant women during pregnancy are provided on the spot. Free medicines are also given.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
Construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board and their family members are eligible for the scheme benefits.
How can construction workers and their families avail of the benefits?
They can avail of the benefits by visiting the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath stationed at Kadianaka and construction sites.
What documents are required to avail of the benefits?
E-Nirman Card
Is there any cost associated with availing the benefits?
No, the medical treatment and medicines provided under the scheme are free of cost for registered construction workers and their families.
Can non-registered construction workers avail of the scheme benefits?
No, only construction workers registered with the welfare board are eligible for the benefits of the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath Yojana.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- e-Nirman Card