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For construction & daily-wage workers

The hands that build are
the hands that shape the future

NirmaanSetu empowers construction workers by facilitating their registration with the State Welfare Board, helping them become active members and unlock access to various government benefits as well as bridging the gap between injured construction workers and the support they are entitled to-jobs, training and government welfare

20 Lakhs
Workers covered under BOCW Act
Construction sector
12+
Govt schemes available
Free.
Confidential.
In your language.
Available in Hindi, Tamil, English, Bengali
BOCW Welfare Board · Construction workers · Skill India · Injury support · PM SVANidhi · Livelihood rebuild · PMKVY Training · Daily-wage workers · ESI benefits · Occupational health ·    BOCW Welfare Board · Construction workers · Skill India · Injury support · PM SVANidhi · Livelihood rebuild · PMKVY Training · Daily-wage workers · ESI benefits · Occupational health ·   
Three steps to rebuild
No paperwork maze. No government jargon. We guide you through everything — from identifying which schemes apply to you.
01

Tell us your situation

Share your injury type, work history, and location. Takes 3 minutes. Available in 4 languages.

02

We match you to schemes

Our tool identifies which central and state government schemes you qualify for — and explains how to apply.

03

Get ongoing support

We track your applications, send reminders, and connect you to legal aid if your claims are denied.

Benefits you may not
know you're owed
Many workers qualify for multiple schemes but never claim them. Here are the most relevant ones for construction workers.
Central · Labour Ministry

BOCW Welfare Fund

Building and Other Construction Workers welfare board provides compensation, healthcare, education support, and pension to registered construction workers.

Medical aid Pension Disability benefit
Central · Labour Ministry

Employees' State Insurance (ESI)

Provides medical, maternity, disability, and dependent benefits to workers earning up to ₹21,000/month. Covers occupational diseases and work injuries.

Sickness benefit Disablement Dependants' benefit
Central · Skill India

PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

Free skill training and certification for workers looking to transition into new trades. Includes a cash reward on successful completion.

Free training ₹8,000 reward Job placement
Central · Finance Ministry

PM SVANidhi

Working capital loans of ₹10,000–₹50,000 for workers wanting to start small businesses or street vending as an alternative livelihood.

No collateral Low interest Digital payments bonus
Central · Labour Ministry

Workmen's Compensation Act

If injured on a construction site, your employer is legally required to compensate you. We help you understand your rights and navigate the claim process.

Lump-sum compensation Medical expenses
Central · Health Ministry

Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)

Health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for hospitalisation. Covers over 1,900 treatment procedures including occupational disease management.

₹5 lakh cover Cashless hospitals Family coverage
See what you qualify for — right now
Answer 4 quick questions and we'll show you which schemes you can access today. No sign-up required.

We don't store your personal information

Available in Hindi, English, Tamil, Bengali

Completely free, no middlemen

Contact us

@nirmaan.setu nirmaansetu4@gmail.com

Quick eligibility check

You likely qualify for:

These are indicative matches. Speak to a counsellor on our helpline for confirmed eligibility.
We'll register you
with the welfare board
Share your details and documents — our team completes your BOCW registration on the government portal. No trips to an office. No paperwork confusion.
Completely free Our volunteers handle the full process — no fees, no middlemen.
We call you back A volunteer contacts you within 2–3 working days to confirm and collect anything missing.
Documents you'll need Aadhaar card · A recent passport photo · Proof you work in construction
Your data stays safe Documents are used only for your registration and deleted from our system after.
Step 1 of 3
Your basic details
📎 Documents are optional at this stage. If you don't have them ready, skip this step — our volunteer will collect them when they call you.
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Request received!

Thank you. A NirmaanSetu volunteer will call you on your mobile number within 2–3 working days to confirm your details and complete your BOCW welfare board registration.

📞 Keep your documents ready. If we can't reach you by phone, we'll try WhatsApp.
Stories
Workers who rebuilt
their livelihoods

"When my daughter got fixed for marriage I had no idea about the welfare board giving money to help me out. But after NirmaanSetu volunteers helped me register and apply for the benefit, I was able to give her a grand wedding."

SM
Suresh Mehta
Construction worker, Delhi

"I was on the verge of pulling my son out of school as I couldn't afford the fees during the GRAP ban on construction sites. NirmaanSetu volunteers helped me become a live member on the welfare board and register him to get ₹500/month from DOE. He is now able to attend school regularly."

MY
Mukesh Yadav
Construction worker, NCR

"I had a bad accident at my construction site and was hospitalised. NirmaanSetu helped me realise the government schemes available to me, which covered my hospital costs completely."

RS
Rajan Singh
Construction worker, Noida
Partners
Volunteers and partners
working on the ground

From construction sites to registration camps — our network of volunteers and partner organisations brings welfare directly to the workers who need it most.

NirmaanSetu volunteers at a construction site survey
NirmaanSetu indoor registration camp with workers
Workers lining up at NirmaanSetu outdoor registration camp
NirmaanSetu volunteers distributing leaflets at construction site
NirmaanSetu field work collage — education camp and site visits