What is the Shramik Parivahan Yojana?

It’s a Gujarat government scheme providing discounted bus passes to registered construction workers, with workers paying only 20% of the pass cost.

How much do workers pay for the bus pass under this scheme?

Workers pay 20% of the bus pass cost, while the Welfare Board covers the remaining 80%.

In which cities is the Shramik Parivahan Yojana available?

The scheme is available in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot.

What documents are required to apply for the Shramik Parivahan Yojana?

Applicants need an Aadhaar Card, E-Nirman Card, and two passport-sized photographs.

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Shramik Parivahan Yojana: Eligibility Criteria And Application Process

Q: Who is eligible for the Shramik Parivahan Yojana?

Construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board and actively engaged in construction work.

Jaagruk Bharat

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Updated: 28-01-2025 at 7:09 AM

Shramik Parivahan Yojana: Eligibility Criteria And Application Process

The Shramik Parivahan Yojana was introduced by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The government scheme helps construction workers in Gujarat with bus travel. Registered workers can get a discounted bus pass to travel from Kadianaka to their workplace. The worker pays 20% of the pass cost, and the board covers the rest. Based on what the worker needs, the pass can be taken for a month, three months, six months, or a year.

Passes are issued at concessional rates monthly or quarterly or annually as per the demand of the registered construction worker. The construction worker registered under this Sarkari yojana will be able to get a bus pass through the Municipal Corporation at a concessional rate for commuting. Let’s take a look at the application process for this state government scheme.

Scheme Name	Shramik Parivahan Yojana
Launched By	Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board
Target Group	Registered Construction Workers in Gujarat
Main Benefit	Discounted Bus Pass
Cost to Worker	20% of the Pass Cost
Pass Validity Options	Monthly, Quarterly, Six-Monthly, Annual
Eligible Cities	Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot

What is Shramik Parivahan Yojana?

The Shramik Parivahan Yojana is a social service scheme launched by the government of Gujarat for the benefit of construction workers who are offered some concession on the purchase of bus passes. In this sarkari scheme, workers registered under this program only pay 20 per cent of the total cost of the permits, and eighty per cent is absorbed by the Welfare Board making it easier for them to travel for work daily.

Benefits

This govt scheme provides several benefits to make travel easier and more affordable for unorganised labourers. Here’s a quick look at what’s offered:

Cheap Transport: Employees only pay 20% of the bus pass price.
Flexible Pass Options: Depending on the requirement, passes can be taken for one month, three months, six months or one year.
Ease of Access: The procedure for obtaining them is not difficult since registered workers can acquire passes at a concession rate through various municipal corporations.

Eligibility Criteria

Construction workers who want to apply for this govt scheme have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

The applicant must be involved in building or other construction work.
Only construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board can benefit from this Sarkari Yojana.
Should hold an active membership with the Board.

Registration Process

Construction workers who meet the eligibility criteria can follow these steps for the Shramik card apply online.

Step 1: Visit the nearest municipal corporation office.

Step 2: Collect and fill out the application form with the required details.

Step 3: Attach all necessary documents.

Step 4: Submit them to the official at the municipal office.

Step 5: After verification, the authority may issue a bus pass to the applicant.

Note: This travel scheme is available in four municipalities: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot.

Documents Required

The following documents have to be submitted to the municipal office along with the application form.

Aadhaar Card.
E-Nirman Card.
2 Passport size photographs.

Application Status Check

An applicant may verify the state of his/her application by going to the municipal office where he/she applied and asking what step is been taken to issue the desired pass.

Conclusion

Construction workers often struggle with transportation as it tends to be expensive. With the help of the Shramik Parivahan Yojana, workers can easily travel to work with a bus pass and only have to pay 20% of the total cost. Compared to the full amount, this is a very small amount they have to pay and makes it more convenient, affordable and accessible for workers in Gujarat.

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