The Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana is a government scheme launched by the state of Uttar Pradesh in 2017. It aims to provide financial assistance to registered construction workers for building toilets in their homes, as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission to eradicate open defecation in India.

The scheme targets registered construction workers in Uttar Pradesh who often come from underprivileged backgrounds and lack the financial resources to build toilets at home.

The primary goal is to make the rural and urban areas of Uttar Pradesh open defecation free by supporting construction workers in building toilets in their homes.

Eligible construction workers receive a grant of ₹12,000, disbursed in two installments: ₹6,000 before the toilet is built and ₹6,000 after the toilet is built and in use.

To be eligible, applicants must:
Be registered with the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Own a home without an existing toilet.
Not have received similar benefits from any other government scheme.
Regularly deposit contributions.
Possess an Aadhaar card.
Have a bank account in a CBS branch of a nationalized bank.

The offline application process involves:
List Preparation and Verification: The District Panchayat Raj Officer provides a list of registered construction workers, which is verified by the Village Panchayat Secretary or Sanitation Worker.
Registration Renewal: The Labor Department renews registrations of expired workers if needed.
Application Process: Applications are obtained from eligible workers and submitted along with the required documents.

Application forms can be obtained from:
Nearest labor office
Tehsildar of the concerned tehsil
Block Development Officer of the concerned development block
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Required documents include:
Copy of Construction Worker Registration Card
Copy of Aadhaar Card
Copy of Bank Passbook (including Account Number, Branch Name, and IFSC Code)
Declarations stating the applicant is not receiving benefits for toilet construction from any other scheme and that the family does not have a permanent house.

No, construction workers who have already received benefits for toilet construction from other government schemes are not eligible to apply.

The grant is disbursed in two installments: the first ₹6,000 is given before the construction of the toilet, and the remaining ₹6,000 is provided after the toilet is built and in use.

The Village Panchayat Secretary or Sanitation Worker verifies the list of registered construction workers provided by the District Panchayat Raj Officer and prepares a list of workers without toilets.

If a worker’s registration has expired, the Labor Department will renew the registration if needed.

Yes, it is mandatory to have a bank account in a CBS branch of a nationalized bank to receive the grant.

Applicants can check the status of their application by visiting the office where they submitted their application form or contacting the concerned authorities.

If the grant is not received, applicants should follow up with the concerned authorities or visit the office where they submitted their application for further assistance.

The Swachh Bharat Mission is an initiative by the Indian government to eradicate open defecation and improve sanitation. The Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana supports this mission by providing financial assistance to construction workers for building toilets in their homes.

Yes, both rural and urban construction workers in Uttar Pradesh who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible for the scheme.

The scheme contributes to the broader objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission by targeting a vulnerable group (construction workers) and providing them with the necessary financial support to build household toilets, thus reducing open defecation.

The scheme empowers construction workers by providing financial support to build toilets in their homes, thereby improving their sanitation conditions and contributing to their overall well-being.

For more information, construction workers can contact their nearest labor office, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, or the office where they obtained their application form.