UP Labour Card: Benefits, Registration, Renewal, And Schemes

Komal Bajpai

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Updated: 28-01-2025 at 7:48 AM

The Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UPBOCW) ensures better living conditions for construction workers. Through the Labour Card, it provides financial help, educational support, and maternity benefits. These welfare schemes are introduced under the BOCW Act to improve the lives of construction workers and their families.

Here you will find the details about the UPBOCW including the features, the registration process, eligibility criteria and the schemes under the UPBOCW labour card.

Overview

Aspect	Details
Administering Body	Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UPBOCW)
Purpose	The welfare of construction workers
Key Benefits	Financial aid, education support, maternity assistance, and access to welfare schemes
Eligibility	Construction workers aged 18–60 with 90 days of work in the last 12 months
Registration Process	Online through the UPBOCW portal
Renewal	Required periodically through the UPBOCW portal

What Is The UP Labour Card?

The UP Labour Card is issued to registered construction workers in Uttar Pradesh by the UPBOCW Board. It acts as proof of their employment in the construction sector and ensures they can avail of the government’s welfare benefits. By offering these schemes, the Labour Card supports the well-being of workers and their families, reducing their financial burden and improving their standard of living.

Benefits

UPBOCW Labour card holders are eligible for various benefits like financial assistance, pension schemes, and many other government programs.

Financial Assistance: Medical emergencies and Maternity Benefits.
Education Support: Provide grants for children of the working poor.
Welfare Schemes: To access multiple government-initiated schemes at the same time.

Features

From easy online accessibility to crucial certifications, there are plenty of key features of the UP labour card that make this card so important and beneficial:-

Easy online registration process for seamless user interaction.
Records workers/general information and contact information.
Entitlement to procure the Labour Certificate for the availability of welfare schemes.

What Is The Eligibility Criteria Of The UPBOCW Labour Card?

The following are the key eligibility criteria for the UP labour card, which exclusively include specific guidelines regarding age and more.

Age: 18 to 60 years.
Nature of Work: The contractor must be involved in construction activities.
Minimum Employment: Writing bid for skills of at least 90 days of work in the last twelve months.

What Is The Registration Process Of The UPBOCW Labour Card?

Workers can register for the UP Labour Card online through the official UP Labour Department website or by visiting local government offices to complete the necessary documentation.

Step 1: Go to the designated UPBOCW website.

Step 2: Click on “Labour Registration.”

Step 3: Fill in details like Aadhaar card number, Mandal District, and Mobile number.

Step 4: The user must provide information such as name, gender, date of birth as well as work category.

Step 5: You should attach the necessary documents to your application.

Step 6: Upon filling in all correct information click on ‘Register’.

Documents Required For The UPBOCW Labour Card

The following list contains the names of all the important documents that are required to apply for the UP Labour card:-

Aadhaar Card
Bank Passbook
Employee Certificate
Ration Card or Voter ID
Passport-size Photograph
Mobile Number

Renewal Process UPBOCW Labour Card

The renewal process requires workers to submit a renewal application along with updated documents to the respective authority, ensuring continued benefits under the scheme.

Step 1: Visit the UPBOCW portal.

Step 2: Click on the Registration renewal on the homepage.

Step 3: Please type in your Registration Number herewith.

Step 4: Fill details, if necessary, and fill out the form.

How To Download The Labour Certificate UPBOCW Labour Card?

Workers can download their Labour Certificate from the official UP Labour Department website by logging in with their credentials and selecting the download option for the certificate.

Step 1: Visit the UPBOCW portal.

Step 2: Click on "Labour Certificate."

Step 3: Enter your Application Number.

Step 4: Download the certificate once verified.

Schemes To Apply Upon Successful Registration With UPBOCW

Scheme Name	Eligibility	Benefits	Required Documents
Maternity, Child, and Girl Child Help	Registered worker with 1-year membership. Benefits are limited to the first two childbirths. Maternity benefits for institutional deliveries. The Girl Child Scheme is applicable for first and second daughters, including adopted ones.	Women: 3 months' minimum wages + ₹1,000 medical bonus. Male worker: ₹6,000. For children: ₹20,000 (son), ₹25,000 (daughter), ₹50,000 FD for disabled daughters.	Updated registration, hospital delivery certificate, birth certificate, Aadhaar, legal adoption proof (if applicable), family register, and bank passbook.
Sant Ravidas Education Promotion	Registered worker for 1 year. Age limits vary by class (e.g., Class 1-2: 6–8 years, UG/PG: 18–25 years, Professional courses: up to 35 years). Aadhaar authentication is required.	Class 1-5: ₹2,000; Class 6-10: ₹2,500; Class 11-12: ₹3,000. Higher education: UG ₹12,000, PG ₹24,000, Professional ₹60,000. Full fee reimbursement for IIT, NIT, and IIM. Merit rewards: ₹5,000 (boys) and ₹8,000 (girls) for Class 10/12 (70%).	Report cards, admission receipts, mark sheets, and authenticated vouchers.
Atal Residential School	Orphaned children or registered workers' children with 5 years of membership. Maximum 2 children per worker. Admission is based on entrance test merit.	CBSE English-medium schooling with hostel, food, sports, and medical care.	Proof of 5 years of registration, and admission test documents.
Skill Development Scheme	Registered worker or family member. Worker age: 18–35 years; no age limit for spouse/unmarried daughter. Son's maximum age: 21 years.	Free training under UP Skill Development Mission. Compensation is equal to minimum wage during training.	Registration certificate, proof of contributions, training application form.
Girl Marriage Assistance	365 days of membership. Benefits are limited to 2 children. Daughter must be 18+, groom 21+. Aadhaar authentication is required.	₹55,000 for marriage, ₹61,000 for inter-caste marriage, ₹65,000 for mass marriage, ₹7,000 per couple for event expenses. ₹5,000 for clothing same benefits for remarried registered female workers (legal documents needed).	Birth certificate, verified marriage card, photographs, work proof (90 days), declaration of no similar benefits, family register, Aadhaar, and bank passbook.
Toilet Assistance Scheme	Registered workers owning a house without a toilet, no prior similar benefits.	₹12,000 in 2 installments: ₹6,000 advance + ₹6,000 after construction.	Registration proof, Aadhaar, bank passbook, declaration of no other benefits.
Disaster Relief Assistance	Registered worker, Aadhaar and bank details updated in the database.	One-time financial assistance of ₹1,000 was transferred directly to the worker’s account.	None (paperless scheme).
Mahatma Gandhi Pension	Permanent UP resident, a registered worker aged 60+ with 10 years of membership. No other pension benefits (except ESIC/EPFO).	Monthly pension of ₹1,000. Transferable to spouse on death. Increment of ₹50 every 2 years, up to ₹1,250.	Proof of contributions, Aadhaar, bank passbook, residence proof, affidavit of no other pension, annual life certificate.
Critical Illness Assistance	Registered worker, not covered under PM-JAY or Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Includes worker, spouse, unmarried daughters, and sons under 21.	Full treatment cost reimbursement. No maximum limit. Advance payment based on estimated cost.	Registration proof, medical records, doctor’s certificate, bills, dependency proof.
Death and Disability Assistance	Registered workers or dependents (spouse, children, parents). Deaths due to natural disasters, accidents, lightning, childbirth, etc.	Accidental death: ₹25,000 funeral + ₹5 lakh in installments. Natural death: ₹25,000 funeral + ₹2 lahks instalments. Permanent disability (100%): ₹4 lakh; 50–100%: ₹3 lakh; 25–50%: ₹2 lakh in installments.	Death certificate, Aadhaar, FIR/postmortem report (for accidental death), disability certificate, dependency proof.
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay's Awareness	focuses on awareness for construction workers, worker registration, and renewal processes.	Campaigns via SMS, hoardings, pamphlets, street plays, etc. 25% advance funding for awareness events.	Approval is required for event reimbursement.

About UPBOCW

The UPBOCW Board is responsible for implementing and monitoring welfare schemes for construction workers in Uttar Pradesh. It works under the BOCW Act, ensuring workers receive financial assistance, bonuses, and other forms of support. The board’s primary goal is to enhance the quality of life for construction workers and their families by providing them with the help they need during critical times, such as medical emergencies, educational needs, or childbirth.

Conclusion

The UP Labour Card is an important card for construction labour to get financial assistance, welfare schemes buildings etc. On-line registration is fast and easy, thus workers can receive government assistance without any trouble.

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