Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana
The Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana offers financial aid to construction workers in Uttar Pradesh for building toilets at home.
Key facts
| Benefit | ₹12,000 to build a home toilet |
|---|---|
| Paid as | Two instalments of ₹6,000 (before and after construction) |
| Who | Construction workers registered with the UP BOCW Welfare Board |
| Condition | You own a home that has no toilet |
| Implemented by | UP Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UPBOCW) |
| Official portal | upbocw.in |
| Application window | You can apply any time once your UPBOCW registration is active and contributions are up to date. |
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹12,000 for toilet construction, disbursed in two installments of ₹6,000 each.
Full guide
What the scheme gives you
The Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana gives registered construction workers in Uttar Pradesh ₹12,000 to build a toilet in their own home. It is part of the state’s push under the Swachh Bharat Mission to end open defecation, aimed specifically at construction workers who own a house but have no toilet. The grant is released in two ₹6,000 instalments — the first to start construction, the second once the toilet is built and in use.
Who can apply
This is a labour-welfare benefit, not an open scheme, so registration with the board is the key requirement. You are eligible if:
- You are registered with the UP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UPBOCW) and your contributions are up to date
- You own a home that does not already have a toilet
- You have an Aadhaar card and a bank account
- You have not received a similar toilet benefit from any other government scheme
How to apply
First make sure your UPBOCW registration is active — renew your membership and contribution if it has lapsed. Obtain the application form from your nearest labour office, Tehsildar or Block Development Officer (or the upbocw.in portal), attach your documents, and submit it to the labour department. After verification the first ₹6,000 is released; the balance follows once the toilet is complete and verified as in use.
Documents you need
- Copy of your construction-worker (UPBOCW) registration card
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook (account number, branch, IFSC)
- Declaration that your home has no existing toilet and you have not taken a similar benefit elsewhere
Who can apply
- For: construction worker
- registered with labour department
- owns home
- not received similar benefits
- has aadhaar card
- has bank account
Eligible applicants must be registered construction workers with the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. They should own a home without a toilet, have an Aadhaar card, a bank account, and must not have received similar benefits from other government schemes.
Who is not eligible
- Workers not registered with the UPBOCW Welfare Board, or whose registration has lapsed
- Homes that already have a toilet
- Anyone who has already received a toilet benefit under another government scheme
How to apply
Applications can be submitted through designated offices or downloaded online.
- Obtain the application form from the nearest labor office, Tehsildar, or Block Development Officer.
- Fill out the application form completely.
- Attach required documents including the construction worker registration card, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook.
- Submit the completed application form to the relevant office.
Documents required
- Copy of construction worker registration card
- Copy of Aadhar Card
- Copy of bank passbook for account number, branch name and IFSC code
- Declarations
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Registration lapsed | The benefit needs an active UPBOCW membership. Renew your registration and contributions at the labour office, then apply. |
| First instalment not received | Confirm your Aadhaar-linked bank details are correct and your documents were accepted, then follow up with the labour office that took your form. |
| Second instalment pending | The final ₹6,000 is released after the toilet is built and verified as in use — request an inspection through your labour office once construction is done. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana?
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered construction workers in Uttar Pradesh for building toilets in their homes.
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Eligible construction workers receive a total of ₹12,000, paid in two installments.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Only registered construction workers who own a home without a toilet and meet other specified criteria can apply.
Can someone apply if they have already received similar benefits from another scheme?
No, applicants must not have received similar benefits from any other government scheme.
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants need to provide a copy of their construction worker registration card, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, and necessary declarations.
Where can I get the application form?
The application form can be obtained from local labor offices, Tehsildar offices, Block Development Officers, or downloaded online.
How much do I get and how is it paid?
₹12,000 in total, in two ₹6,000 instalments — one to begin construction and one after the toilet is built and in use.
Do I need to be registered with the labour board?
Yes. Only construction workers registered with the UP BOCW Welfare Board, with contributions up to date, can apply.
I already have a toilet — can I get funds to upgrade it?
No. The scheme is only for building a toilet where the home currently has none.
Where do I get the form?
From the nearest labour office, Tehsildar or Block Development Officer, or the UPBOCW portal (upbocw.in).
Key terms explained
- Aadhaar
- A 12-digit unique identity number issued by UIDAI. Most schemes use it to confirm identity and link your bank account for payments.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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