Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana (GBOCWWB)
₹1.6 lakh housing assistance for Gujarat construction workers · E-Nirman Card required
This scheme from the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides ₹1,60,000 financial assistance to registered construction workers who have been allotted an EWS or LIG house under PM/CM Awas Yojana in urban Gujarat. The benefit is given once per family. Register on the e-Nirman portal and then apply through the Sanman Portal.
About This Scheme
This scheme from the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides ₹1,60,000 financial assistance to registered construction workers who have been allotted an EWS or LIG house under PM/CM Awas Yojana in urban Gujarat. The benefit is given once per family. Register on the e-Nirman portal and then apply through the Sanman Portal.
Full official description
The “Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. In urban areas, where EWS/LIG houses have been allotted by the Local Self-Government Organization/Urban Development Authority and Gujarat Housing Board under the Chief Minister/Prime Minister Awas Yojana, the benefit of this scheme is given once per family to the construction worker registered in the board.
Benefits
- One-time financial assistance of ₹1,60,000 for setting up the new home
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Proptech and affordable housing startups serving EWS segments should know that Gujarat's BOCWWB-registered construction workers — over a million — are priority beneficiaries of housing subsidies, creating a large addressable market for housing finance and property management tools.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) for at least 2 years
- Must have been allotted an EWS or LIG house under PM Awas Yojana or CM Awas Yojana in an urban area
- Either the husband or wife must be a registered construction worker (jointly allotted house is also eligible)
- No land, property, or building should be owned by the worker, spouse, or any family member
- Benefit is available only once per family
- Application must be submitted at least 1 year after house allotment
How to Apply
- First obtain an E-Nirman Card: visit the e-Nirman Portal at enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in
- Register on the portal and submit required documents for E-Nirman Card enrollment
- Once your E-Nirman Card is issued, apply for this housing scheme through the same portal
- Upload your EWS/LIG house allotment order and other required documents
- Submit the application for the ₹1.6 lakh housing assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
Construction workers who are registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board are eligible to benefit from this scheme.
Can both husband and wife, if registered construction workers, avail the benefit jointly?
Yes, if a house is allotted jointly to a registered construction worker husband or wife and either of them is a registered construction worker, they are eligible for the scheme's benefits.
Are there any ownership restrictions for eligible applicants?
Yes, no land/property or building should be in the name of the registered construction worker husband or wife or any of their family members to be eligible for the scheme.
How many times can a family avail of this scheme?
The benefit of this scheme is given once per family to the registered construction worker.
Is there a minimum registration period required to qualify for this scheme?
Yes, the construction worker should be registered in this scheme for at least 2 years to be eligible.
When can an applicant apply for this scheme?
Application for this scheme has to be made after one year of house allotment.
What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]1,60,000/- is provided to registered construction workers.
Can registered construction workers from rural areas avail of this scheme?
No, this scheme is specifically for construction workers in urban areas where EWS/LIG houses have been allotted under various housing schemes.
Can applicants apply for this scheme online?
Yes, the eligible applicant may visit and 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
- Photograph of the worker
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Caste category certificate (if applicable)
- EWS/LIG house allotment order under PM/CM Awas Yojana