What do you get under Shramik Annapurna?
A hot meal for ₹5 for registered construction workers and their families at Shramik Annapurna centres near labour gathering points and sites.
Centres and timings are notified by the board; ask at the nearest labour gathering point (kadiya naka).
Who is eligible for Shramik Annapurna?
- Construction workers registered with the Gujarat BOCW Welfare Board (e-Nirman card) and their family members.
Also check:
- You need a valid construction worker registration (e-Nirman card); get one through the board if you do not have it.
Documents needed for Shramik Annapurna
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Shramik Annapurna
- Show your e-Nirman / construction worker card at a Shramik Annapurna centre and pay ₹5 for the meal.
- Not registered yet: register as a construction worker with the board (you need to have worked 90 days in construction in the past year).
Common questions
Who is eligible for Shramik Annapurna?
Construction workers registered with the Gujarat BOCW Welfare Board (e-Nirman card) and their family members.
How much do I get under Shramik Annapurna?
A hot meal for ₹5 for registered construction workers and their families at Shramik Annapurna centres near labour gathering points and sites. Centres and timings are notified by the board; ask at the nearest labour gathering point (kadiya naka).
What documents do I need for Shramik Annapurna?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Shramik Annapurna?
Show your e-Nirman / construction worker card at a Shramik Annapurna centre and pay ₹5 for the meal. Not registered yet: register as a construction worker with the board (you need to have worked 90 days in construction in the past year). Official site: https://bocwwb.gujarat.gov.in/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Shramik Annapurna?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Who can eat at Shramik Annapurna centres?
Registered construction workers and their family members, by showing the worker card.
How much does the meal cost?
₹5 a meal; the rest is paid by the welfare board.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.