Odisha Shramik Card (BOCWWB) — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Odisha Shramik Card (Labour Card) 2026 — Free Registration | Welfare Benefits for Construction Workers | ocws.odisha.gov.in |
| State | Odisha (ओडिशा) |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Launch Year | 2009 |
| Benefit | 14+ welfare benefits — maternity Rs 10K, death Rs 2L, daughter marriage Rs 20K, child education Rs 1K-25K/year, pension Rs 1K-1.5K/month, funeral, accident, medical assistance — for registered Odisha construction workers |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 13 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://ocws.odisha.gov.in |
What is Odisha Shramik Card (BOCWWB)?
Odisha Shramik Card (also called Labour Card / Construction Worker Card) is issued by the Odisha Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCWWB) to construction workers registered under the BOCW Act 1996. The card unlocks 14+ welfare benefits including: maternity assistance (Rs 10,000), death benefit (Rs 2 lakh), accident assistance, marriage assistance for daughters (Rs 20,000), educational assistance for children (Rs 1,000–Rs 25,000/year), pension on retirement (Rs 1,000–Rs 1,500/month), funeral assistance, and free medical treatment. Over 35 lakh workers registered in Odisha. Card validity: 1 year, renewed annually with a nominal fee. Apply at ocws.odisha.gov.in or any Common Service Centre (CSC).
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 14+ welfare benefits — maternity Rs 10K, death Rs 2L, daughter marriage Rs 20K, child education Rs 1K-25K/year, pension Rs 1K-1.5K/month, funeral, accident, medical assistance — for registered Odisha construction workers. The scheme was launched in 2009 and is implemented by the Government of Odisha.
Benefits of Odisha Shramik Card (BOCWWB)
✅ 14+ welfare benefits — maternity Rs 10K, death Rs 2L, daughter marriage Rs 20K, child education Rs 1K-25K/year, pension Rs 1K-1.5K/month, funeral, accident, medical assistance — for registered Odisha construction workers
Who is Eligible for Odisha Shramik Card (BOCWWB)?
- ✓ Construction worker in Odisha (mason, plumber, electrician, painter, carpenter, helper, etc.)
- ✓ Age 18–60 years
- ✓ Worked at least 90 days in the past 12 months as construction worker
- ✓ Permanent Odisha resident or migrant worker in Odisha
- ✓ Not a member of EPF/ESI or government employee
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Documents Required for Odisha Shramik Card (BOCWWB)
How to Apply for Odisha Shramik Card (BOCWWB) Online?
- 1Visit the official portal: https://ocws.odisha.gov.in
- 2Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 3Fill in the application form with personal and bank details
- 4Upload required documents
- 5Submit the application and note down the reference number
- 6Track application status on the official portal
Official Government Portal — Odisha
Apply directly on the official Odisha government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Apply at ocws.odisha.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — Odisha Shramik Card (BOCWWB)
Common Questions About Odisha Government Schemes
ସୁଭଦ୍ରା ଯୋଜନାରେ କେତେ ଟଙ୍କା ମିଳେ?+
ବାର୍ଷିକ ₹10,000 — ରକ୍ଷାବନ୍ଧନ ଦିନ ₹5,000 ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ମହିଳା ଦିବସ ଦିନ ₹5,000। 5 ବର୍ଷ (2024–2029) ମଧ୍ୟରେ ମୋଟ ₹50,000।
Subhadra Yojana Odisha eligibility 2026?+
Odisha resident women aged 21–60, annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh, no government job or pension, Aadhaar-linked bank account. Women with NFSA/SFSS ration cards are automatically eligible without income certificate.
KALIA ଯୋଜନାରେ କେତେ ଟଙ୍କା ମିଳେ?+
ଛୋଟ ଚାଷୀଙ୍କୁ ବାର୍ଷିକ ₹10,000 ଦୁଇ କିସ୍ତିରେ — ଖରିଫ ₹5,000 ଏବଂ ରବି ₹5,000।
KALIA Yojana Odisha status check kaise karein?+
kalia.odisha.gov.in पर जाएं → Beneficiary Status → Aadhaar नंबर डालकर अपना payment status देखें।
BSKY Odisha Smart Health Card kaise download karein?+
bsky.odisha.gov.in → Know Your Eligibility → Ration Card number enter → BSKY card download. Mo Seva Kendra / CSC se print bhi milega.
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