Shramyogi Home Town Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
The Shramyogi Home Town Scheme helps migrant workers employed in Gujarat's organized sector pay for train travel to and from their home state once every two years. It is run by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board for workers whose Labour Welfare Fund contributions are up to date. You must apply and get prior approval before traveling — submit proof of the trip within one month of returning.
About This Scheme
The Shramyogi Home Town Scheme helps migrant workers employed in Gujarat's organized sector pay for train travel to and from their home state once every two years. It is run by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board for workers whose Labour Welfare Fund contributions are up to date. You must apply and get prior approval before traveling — submit proof of the trip within one month of returning.
Full official description
The “Shramyogi Home Town Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The objective of the scheme is to facilitate the payment of railway fares for migrant labourers employed in the organized sector in Gujarat, enabling them to travel to or from their home country to the nearest railway station. Considering the stagnant pace of industrial development in the state of Gujarat, some labourers come from other regions for livelihood. Most of these Shramyogis live away from their families. Due to social or accidental reasons, the economic burden of going to and from the labourers to their native place cannot be compensated by short salary. Hence, the plan for a labourer to visit his hometown once in two years.
Benefits
- Railway fare reimbursement to travel to or from your home state, to the nearest railway station
- Available once every two years per eligible worker
- Amount credited directly to your bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a migrant worker employed in the organized sector in Gujarat
- Labour Welfare Fund contributions must be deposited with the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
- Must have worked continuously for at least one year with the same employer in Gujarat
- Benefit is available once per two-year block (current block: 2022–23 and 2023–24)
- If both spouses are employed, only one can claim per block period
- Must apply and receive prior approval before traveling
- Travel proof must be submitted within one month of completing the trip
How to Apply
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:
Step 01: The applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’. Step 03: Enter your Aadhaar Card Number, select user type, and then enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number. Step 04: Now, click on ‘Fetch’ & verify the details. Step 05: Enter user details and Password. Step 06: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password. Step 07: Now, select the scheme and read the instructions carefully for the selected scheme. Step 08: Fill out the application form and upload all the relevant documents. Step 09: Agree with the Rules & Regulations and submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent on the registered email ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Shramyogi Home Town Scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.
What are the benefits of the Scheme?
Under the scheme, eligible migrant laborers in the organized sector can receive payment for railway fare to travel to or from their home country, to the nearest railway station.
How is the assistance amount disbursed to beneficiaries?
The assistance amount is credited to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Eligibility criteria include continuous employment with a company in Gujarat for at least one year, with the labor welfare fund deposited in the board.
How often can a beneficiary avail of the scheme benefit?
The scheme provides benefits once within a block of two years, currently set as 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Can both spouses avail of the scheme benefit if they are both employed?
No, if both spouses are employed, only one of them can avail of the scheme benefit.
Is prior approval required before a Shram Yogi can travel under this scheme?
Yes, Shram Yogis must obtain prior approval by applying before traveling.
How can one apply for the scheme benefit?
Applicants can apply through the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
- Aadhaar Card of Labour
- Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
- Valid proof of travel to hometown
- Bank account details/Bank Passbook
- [Bonafide certificate](https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ApplicationDocuments/GLWB/Bonafide.pdf)- Any other documents as required