Shramik Annapurna Yojana (GBOCWWB)
Subsidized meals at ₹5/meal for registered construction workers · Gujarat GBOCWWB canteens
Registered construction workers in Gujarat and their family members can get nutritious meals for just ₹5 per meal at their worksite or at Kadianaka (labour collection points). The Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) runs this to ensure affordable food access for construction workers. Register via the e-Nirman app, portal at enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in, or any Common Service Centre.
About This Scheme
Registered construction workers in Gujarat and their family members can get nutritious meals for just ₹5 per meal at their worksite or at Kadianaka (labour collection points). The Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) runs this to ensure affordable food access for construction workers. Register via the e-Nirman app, portal at enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in, or any Common Service Centre.
Full official description
The “Shramik Annapurna Yojana” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, the registered construction worker is providing nutritious meals at concessional rates at the workplace or on Kadianaka. Registered construction workers and their family members can get the benefit.
Benefits
- Nutritious meals at ₹5 per meal at worksite or Kadianaka locations
💡 Why Startups Should Care
FoodTech startups building subsidized canteen management systems, digital meal tokens, or worker nutrition programs can pitch directly to GBOCWWB — the Board runs subsidized meals at scale and is an institutional buyer for food management and worker welfare technology.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a construction worker registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (GBOCWWB)
- Family members of the registered worker are also eligible
How to Apply
- Ensure you are registered as a construction worker with an active e-Nirman Card.
- Visit the designated Kadianaka canteen or workplace canteen with your e-Nirman Card.
- Present your e-Nirman Card to avail the subsidized meal at ₹5 per meal. Note: This benefit is available at designated GBOCWWB-approved canteens, not at all food stalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who implements the Shramik Annapurna Yojana?
The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat
What are the benefits of the scheme?
Registered construction workers and their family members can avail of healthy and nutritious meals at a concessional rate of [?]5/- per meal under this scheme.
Who is eligible to avail of the benefits under this scheme?
Construction workers who are registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board, along with their family members, are eligible to avail of the benefits.
How to avail the benefits under the scheme?
Registered construction workers can avail of the benefits by visiting designated locations where nutritious meals are provided, either at the workplace or on Kadianaka.
What documents are required to avail of the benefits under the scheme?
One of the essential documents required is the e-Nirman Card.
Can family members of registered construction workers also avail of the benefits?
Yes, family members of registered construction workers are eligible to avail of the benefits under this scheme.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- e-Nirman Card (construction worker registration card)