State BOCW Welfare Boards, 90-day work certificate, maternity & education scholarships, ₹5L accident relief & e-Shram distinction
Visit Official Portal →💡 A Labour Card (BOCW Shramik Card) is an official statutory identity card issued by State Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Boards under the BOCW Act 1996 to construction workers with at least 90 days of work. It grants substantial state-funded cash welfare benefits (₹20k–₹50k maternity assistance, children education scholarships, daughter marriage grants, and ₹5L accident cover).
15–30 working days (post-Labour Inspector verification)
₹20–₹50 (one-time registration fee) + nominal annual subscription (₹10–₹20/year)
Construction workers aged 18 to 60 years who have worked for at least 90 days in building/construction activities during the preceding 12 months and are not covered under EPFO or ESIC
Building and other construction workers (masons, carpenters, painters, electricians, plumbers, bar benders, welders, road construction labourers) seeking direct financial assistance, child scholarships, maternity cash benefits, and death relief funded by the 1% statutory construction cess
Download the official state 90-day work proforma and get it signed by your building contractor, registered architect, or local Gram Pradhan (self-certification allowed in select states).
Log into your state's Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board portal (e.g., upbocw.in for UP, mahabocw.in for Maharashtra, edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in for Delhi, bocw.punjab.gov.in) or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
Enter your trade category (mason, carpenter, etc.), Aadhaar number, nominee details, and IFSC bank credentials.
Upload scanned copies of Aadhaar, bank passbook, 90-day work certificate, and family photo.
The local Labour Enforcement Officer (LEO) verifies your construction occupation and work history.
Upon approval, your unique 14-digit BOCW Registration Number is generated. Download the color digital Labour Card PDF from the portal.
How to renew an expired Labour Card or update bank details and add family members:
Sign in at your state portal (e.g., upbocw.in / mahabocw.in) using your Registration Number.
Choose the renewal service and upload your fresh 90-day work certificate.
Pay ₹20–₹50 online via UPI or Net Banking.
Receive the freshly dated digital card valid for the next 1–3 years.
Download an official digital BOCW Labour Card PDF online:
Visit your state board website (e.g., upbocw.in, mahabocw.in, bocw.punjab.gov.in).
Select the certificate download option.
Input your 12-digit Aadhaar or 14-digit registration ID.
Save and print the digital identity card featuring the official state board seal, QR code, and family roster.
Track your Labour Card application and scheme benefit claim status online:
Open your state portal and select 'Track Shramik Application Status'.
Input your submission reference number.
Check whether your file is at 'Labour Inspector Inquiry', 'Labour Officer Approval', or 'Card Dispatched'.
1) BOCW Labour Card (Majdoor Card): Issued by State Construction Welfare Boards exclusively to construction workers completing 90 days of work. It provides high-value state cash benefits: ₹20k–₹50k maternity relief, ₹51k–₹1 Lakh daughter marriage grant, child scholarships, and house construction loans funded by the 1% construction cess. 2) e-Shram Card: A national database for all unorganized workers (domestic help, gig workers, street vendors) providing a 12-digit UAN and ₹2 Lakh PMSBY accident insurance.
Registered BOCW workers can claim: 1) Maternity Benefit: Cash grant of ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 on childbirth, 2) Sant Ravidas / Shramik Scholarship: ₹2,000 to ₹25,000/year for children from Class 1 to Engineering/Medical degrees, 3) Kanya Vivah Yojana: Financial grant of ₹51,000 to ₹1,00,000 for daughter's wedding, 4) Free Tool-Kit / Bicycle Grant: Free bicycles and trade equipment, 5) Accidental Death Relief: ₹2 Lakh to ₹5 Lakh compensation.
The standardized 90-day certificate can be downloaded from your state's BOCW website (e.g., mahabocw.in / upbocw.in). It states the employer's name, construction site address, nature of work, and certifies that the labourer worked for at least 90 days in the previous 12 months.
1) Visit your state BOCW portal (e.g., upbocw.in / mahabocw.in). 2) Click on 'Labour / Shramik Certificate Download'. 3) Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number or 14-digit Registration Number. 4) Verify with mobile OTP to download the official color PDF carrying your photograph and barcode.
A Labour Card is typically valid for 1 year or 3 years (depending on the renewal fee paid). Beneficiaries must renew their registration annually by submitting an updated 90-day work certificate and paying a nominal renewal fee of ₹20–₹50 on the state portal.
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