Hostel Assistance Scheme for Children of Migrant Construction Workers (GBOCWWB)
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides free hostel accommodation and meals to children of migrant construction workers in Gujarat. It is administered by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB). The primary aim is to ensure that children of construction workers can access primary, secondary, and higher education without facing barriers due to migration or lack of housing facilities.
What You Get
- Free hostel accommodation for children of migrant construction workers
- Free meals provided during hostel stay
- Support for access to primary education
- Support for access to secondary education
- Support for access to higher education
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: Gujarat residents only
- Child must be enrolled in primary school or pursuing secondary or higher education
- At least one parent must be a registered migrant construction worker
- Family must be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
- Child must be a resident of Gujarat or have at least one parent working as a migrant in Gujarat
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Birth Certificate
- 3. School Enrollment Certificate
- 4. Proof of Parent Registration (GBOCWWB)
- 5. Proof of Construction Worker Status
- 6. Bank Passbook
- 7. Residential Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Gujarat
- Category
- Housing
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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