Dhanvantari Arogya Rath Yojana
Dhanvantari Arogya Rath Yojana offers free primary medical treatment and medicines to registered construction workers in Gujarat.
Key facts
| Benefit | Free primary treatment, medicines and basic lab tests at a mobile medical van |
|---|---|
| Where | On-site at construction sites and labour gathering points (Kadianaka) |
| For | Registered construction workers and their families |
| Cost | Completely free |
| What to bring | Your e-Nirman card |
| Run by | Gujarat Building & Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) |
| Application window | No application or window — visit the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath van when it is stationed near your worksite. |
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive on-site treatment for common ailments, primary injuries, and free medicines. Services include laboratory tests and care for women and children.
Full guide
What the scheme gives you
The Dhanvantari Arogya Rath Yojana brings healthcare to the worker instead of the other way round. It is a mobile medical van, run by the Gujarat Building & Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board, that visits construction sites and labour gathering points (Kadianaka) so that workers who cannot easily take a day off to see a doctor still get basic care — for free.
What you can get at the van
- On-the-spot treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries
- Free medicines
- Basic laboratory tests
- Care for women and children, including pregnant women
Who can use it
The service is for construction workers registered with the Gujarat BOCW Welfare Board and their family members. There is nothing to apply for and no fee — you simply need to be registered and carry your e-Nirman card.
How to use it
When the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath van is stationed at your construction site or a nearby Kadianaka, visit it and show your e-Nirman card to the medical staff. They provide treatment and medicines on the spot. If you are not yet registered, register on the e-Nirman portal (enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in) so you and your family can use this and the board’s other welfare benefits.
Who can apply
- For: construction worker
- registered with welfare board
This scheme is available to construction workers who are registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board. Family members of these workers can also benefit from the services provided under this scheme.
Who is not eligible
- Construction workers not registered with the GBOCWWB
- Anyone without a valid e-Nirman card
How to apply
Eligible construction workers and their families can access the benefits by visiting designated locations where the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath is stationed.
- Visit the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath at Kadianaka or construction sites.
- Present your E-Nirman Card to the medical staff.
- Receive primary medical treatment and necessary medicines on-site.
Documents required
- E-Nirman Card
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| No e-Nirman card yet | You must be a registered construction worker with an e-Nirman card — register on the e-Nirman portal (enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in) first, then use the van. |
| Van not near your site | The mobile unit rotates between construction sites and Kadianaka points — ask your site supervisor or the labour office for its schedule in your area. |
| Need more than primary care | The van provides primary treatment and medicines; for anything serious it will refer you to a hospital — carry your e-Nirman card there too, as the board runs other health benefits. |
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Dhanvantari Arogya Rath Yojana?
Eligibility is limited to construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board and their family members.
What documents are needed to avail of the benefits?
An E-Nirman Card is required to access the services provided under this scheme.
Is there any cost for the medical services provided?
No, all medical treatments and medicines offered under this scheme are free of charge for registered beneficiaries.
Can non-registered construction workers use this scheme?
No, only construction workers who are registered with the welfare board can avail of the benefits.
What types of medical services are provided?
The scheme offers treatment for common diseases, primary injuries, laboratory tests, and care for women and children, including pregnant women.
What does the scheme provide?
A mobile medical van giving free on-the-spot treatment for common ailments and injuries, free medicines, basic lab tests, and care for women and children.
Is it really free?
Yes — all treatment and medicines under this scheme are free for registered beneficiaries.
Who can use it?
Construction workers registered with the Gujarat BOCW Welfare Board, and their family members.
What do I need to show?
Your e-Nirman card, to the medical staff at the van.
Do I have to apply in advance?
No — just visit the van when it is stationed near your worksite.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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