To promote financial self-reliance among female construction workers in Haryana, the state government is offering dedicated financial assistance through a welfare initiative. Administered by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB) in coordination with the Haryana Labour Department, the Sewing Machine Scheme provides eligible women workers with Rs 4,500 to purchase a sewing machine. The scheme aims to enable women to stitch and repair clothing at home, creating supplemental income opportunities. In select cases, the welfare board may directly distribute sewing machines to beneficiaries.
Mandatory Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
To qualify for financial support under this welfare measure, an applicant must be actively engaged in construction work. The scheme mandates several specific requirements that must be met
- Board Registration: The female worker must be officially registered with the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB).
- Active Continuous Membership: Applicants must hold a regular, uninterrupted board membership for at least one year. Furthermore, this membership must be active at the time of submitting the application.
- One-Time Benefit Provision: Financial assistance under this scheme is granted only once per beneficiary. Women workers who have previously availed of this benefit are ineligible to apply a second time.
HBOCWWB Registration and 90-Day Work Record Requirement
Women construction workers who are not yet registered with the welfare board must first complete their enrollment prior to applying for the sewing machine scheme. To register, workers need to visit the Haryana Labour Department website and select the option for the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
During the registration process, applicants are required to furnish their Family ID, known as the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), alongside their Aadhaar details. After submitting the essential personal and employment information, workers must pay the prescribed registration fee. Additionally, applicants must upload proof of having completed at least 90 days of construction work within the preceding year. Approval of this work experience by a designated labour officer is mandatory before any scheme benefits can be claimed.
Essential Documents Required for Application
Specific documentation is necessary both for enrolling with the welfare board and for submitting the sewing machine scheme application. Applicants should prepare the following documents
Documents Required for the Sewing Machine Scheme:
- Registered Worker Identity Card (Worker ID).
- Applicant's bank account details, including bank passbook copy.
- Self-undertaking regarding the sewing machine purchase, detailing the machine's price, brand, purchase date, and vendor details.
Documents Required for Fresh HBOCWWB Registration:
- Aadhaar card or Voter ID card.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of employment verifying at least 90 days of construction work.
- Proof of residence and Ration Card.
- Proof of age.
- Family ID (Parivar Pehchan Patra) and valid bank account credentials.
- Caste or disability certificate, if applicable.
Step-by-Step Online Application Guide on Antyodaya SARAL Portal
The application process for the Sewing Machine Scheme is completely digitized through the official Antyodaya SARAL Portal. Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps
- Portal Registration: Visit the official Antyodaya SARAL Portal. First-time users should click on the 'New User / Register Here' option and provide their name, mobile number, email address, and desired password.
- Account Login: Once registration is successful, log into the portal using the registered credentials.
- Scheme Selection: Navigate to the 'Scheme/Services list' section, locate the sewing machine scheme, and click on 'Apply for Service/Scheme'.
- Form Submission: Enter all required credentials, attach the necessary documents and purchase undertaking, and submit the online application form.
