The “Fare for Visiting Home Town” scheme is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), under the Labour Department, Government of Haryana. It provides free travel once a year for a family of up to five members of registered construction workers. The travel costs, either Haryana Roadways bus fare (ordinary class) or railway fare (2nd class), are reimbursed to the beneficiary.
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Benefits
- Free travel facility for a family of up to five members.
- Expenses reimbursed as per Haryana Roadways (ordinary fare) or actual 2nd-class railway fare.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be engaged in construction or building work.
- Must be registered with HBOCWWB.
- Minimum two years of regular membership with the Board.
- Active membership with the Board is mandatory.
- A family of up to five members, including the registered worker, is eligible.
Application Process
1. Registration Process under HBOCWWB:
- Step 1: Visit the official Labour Department Haryana website.
- Step 2: Click on “Building & Ors Const. Workers Welfare Board” link.
- Step 3: Verify your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) details and Aadhaar.
- Step 4: Complete the registration form with personal and work details.
- Step 5: Add work experience (minimum 90 days) for the preceding year and pay the registration fee.
- Step 6: Once approved, access schemes and benefits.
2. Applying for the Scheme via Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:
- Step 1: Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- Step 2: If not registered, create a new account by providing personal details.
- Step 3: Log in and navigate to the “Scheme/Services List”.
- Step 4: Select the “Fare for Visiting Home Town” scheme and fill out the online form.
- Step 5: Submit the form along with required documents.
Documents Required
For Registration under HBOCWWB:
- Aadhaar Card or Voter ID
- Passport-size photograph
- Proof of Residence (Ration Card, utility bills, etc.)
- Bank account details
- Work experience proof
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
For Scheme Benefits:
- Worker’s ID Card
- Original travel ticket
- Undertaking by the applicant
FAQs
1. What is the “Fare for Visiting Home Town” scheme?
It is a welfare scheme providing free travel to registered construction workers and their families to visit their hometown once a year.
2. How many family members can benefit?
A maximum of five family members, including the worker.
3. What expenses are covered under the scheme?
Haryana Roadways ordinary bus fare or railway fare (2nd class).
4. Who is eligible to apply?
Registered and active construction workers with a minimum of two years of regular membership.
5. Can inactive members avail of the scheme?
No, only active members are eligible.