Uttarakhand Labour Card and Renewal of Labour Card: Eligibility, Benefits, Documents Required

01^st Dec 2025...

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Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister released ₹11.5 crore in welfare assistance for workers and directed officials to register 5–6 lakh labourers within the next three months.

Key Takeaways

The Uttarakhand LC is an official identity & welfare document for the registered workers.
Cardholders can avail financial help, insurance cover, medical help, educational support for children, and other state welfare benefits.
Renewal is compulsory for continuing to receive benefits under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCW).
The state labour department does registration and renewal through designated offices and online portals.

The labour card is issued by the state’s Labour Department for the workers who are the unorganised workers and engaged in the construction sector. It is like an identity for the workers, to be identified as the beneficiaries of government schemes comprising health services, insurance, education-related support, and social security schemes, etc.

What is the Uttarakhand Labour Card?

The Uttarakhand Labour Card is an official certificate that records a worker’s enrolment with the Labour Department under designated labour categories.

It confirms that the individual has been verified as a registered worker and is eligible for labour welfare schemes provided through the state's Labour Welfare Boards. Making a renewal on time keeps the workers' benefits going without any break in their access to welfare ‍‌provisions.

Who Benefits from Having a Labour Card?

Most of the people covered are those who perform hard manual work in labour-intensive and unorganised sectors. The groups that qualify are:

Construction and building workers.
Skilled and semi-skilled labourers.
Workers engaged in the unorganised sectors that have been notified.
Eligible family members who can get dependent benefits under the ‍‌‍‍‌card.

Key Features and Labour Card Benefits

The card is mandatory to avail the benefits of all the schemes provided by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCW). Some of the schemes that require it include:

Financial Assistance for Purchase or Construction of House (UKBOCWWB)
Sanitary Napkin Scheme (UKBOCWWB)
Medical Check-Up facility (UKBOCWWB)
Mobile Learning Centre (UKBOCWWB)
Disability Pension (UKBOCWWB), and more.

Note: The‍‌‍‍‌ card can additionally serve as an ID for workers in the building and construction sector. ‍‌‍‍‌

Most welfare payouts are made through Direct Benefit Transfer, so workers need a DBT-enabled savings account to receive benefits. Kotak811 savings account supports DBT credits for these schemes. Have a query? Get in touch with us.

Eligibility‍‌‍‍‌ Criteria for Labour Card

People who want to apply for the government labour card must comply with the following criteria:

Have to be a resident or a working labourer in Uttarakhand.
Have to be engaged in recognised manual labour or any construction-related activities.
The employees running MNREGA (like labourers, masons, electricians, plumbers, etc.) and other construction workers can also get a government labour card.
The applicant must be between 18 and 60 ‍‌‍‍‌years old.

Exclusions/Conditions

The applicant must show certified proof that they have worked as a construction or related worker for a minimum of 90 days in the preceding year. If this requirement is not met, the application will be rejected, and the card will not be issued.

Documents Required for Labour Card

Two passport-size photographs of the applicant.
Valid proof of age (any one of the following), such as a
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Birth certificate
- Medical officer’s certificate
- Notarised affidavit
- Voter ID
- Ration card, or a
- Certificate issued by the village panchayat officer, village head, or local councillor.
Verified evidence showing that the applicant has completed a minimum of 90 days of construction-related work in the previous year.
Aadhaar card details for the worker as well as eligible dependents.
Copy of the household’s ration card.
Bank account information linked with Aadhaar for receiving scheme benefits.
A self-declaration or certification form, typically available at Jan Suvidha Kendras.
Nomination form listing legal heirs for future claims or benefits.

Application Process for the Labour Card

Visit the official state labour portal or the nearest Labour Department office. Find the CSC near you using the CSC Locator.
Collect and fill out or download the registration form from the official website and bring it with you when you visit the CSC.
Provide personal details, employment information, and identification data.
Attach the required documents and apply.

Application Submission

Submit the completed form at the designated labour office or through the authorised online portal.
Ensure that all documents are self-attested and accurate.
Provide your mobile number for verification and updates.

Verification

The Labour Department ensures that the job and the employee's identity and eligibility documents are genuine. They may carry out a field inspection or get the employer to confirm the details. After getting the green light, the worker is handed the government labour card.

Renewal of Labour Card

Before the expiration of their current card, workers are required to file for a renewal. Along with the labour card, one needs to submit the Aadhaar and the latest employment proof. If there is any renewal fee, it should be paid at the Labour Department office.

The labour card will be renewed, and the worker's rights will remain valid without any break after the verification has been ‍‌‍‍‌completed.

Check‍‌‍‍‌ Status of Labour Card

Head to the official site and sign in with the registered mobile number.
Input the application or registration ID.
See the status of approval, renewal, verification, if waiting, or disbursal.

Benefit Disbursal

The money is credited to the bank account of the worker after the application is approved.
A few schemes need verification from time to time or a contribution payment.

Conclusion

The Uttarakhand LC is a vital registration for the upliftment of the unorganised and construction workers. It opens the doors to a variety of benefits like medical help, educational support, insurance coverage, and different schemes of the state government.

It is important to renew the card so that the benefits can be availed without any break, and also to have a valid worker profile with the Labour ‌Department.

FAQs

1. Is the Labour Card mandatory for unorganised workers in Uttarakhand?

Yes. It serves as official registration for workers seeking state labour welfare benefits.

2. Can I apply for the Labour Card online?

You can start the process through the state labour portal, though document verification may require visiting the labour office.

3. How often do I need to renew the Labour Card?

Renewal frequency depends on state guidelines, but workers should renew before expiry to avoid interruptions.

4. Can family members receive Labour Card benefits?

Yes, some schemes provide dependent benefits for family members.

5. What happens if my Labour Card renewal is delayed?

Benefits may be paused until renewal and verification are completed.

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