What do you get under Ladakh labour card?
Registered construction workers in Ladakh get education help for children (₹2,500 to ₹50,000), maternity benefit (₹5,000), death assistance (₹2.05 lakh) and chronic disease or disability help (₹75,000).
The amounts are from a 2022 Labour Department page. In December 2023 the new Ladakh board approved education, death-cum-funeral, chronic disease and disability schemes on the J&K board pattern and discussed revising the amounts, so confirm the current rates with the Assistant Labour Commissioner.
Ladakh labour card: latest updates
- The Ladakh BOCW Welfare Board approved welfare schemes (lower and higher education, death-cum-funeral, chronic disease and disability assistance) and asked for workers to be registered directly at board centres. official source
Who is eligible for Ladakh labour card?
- Building and construction workers registered with the Labour Department in Leh or Kargil.
- Education help: Class 1 to 5 ₹2,500, Class 6 to 8 ₹3,500, Class 9 to 10 ₹4,500, Class 11 to 12 ₹6,000, bachelor’s degree ₹10,000, ITI or para-medical ₹10,000, post-graduation ₹15,000, 3-year diploma ₹30,000, professional courses like MBBS or B.Tech ₹50,000.
- Maternity benefit for women workers ₹5,000; death assistance ₹2.05 lakh; chronic disease or disability assistance ₹75,000.
Also check:
- Ask the Assistant Labour Commissioner about the current upper age limit for registration.
- Register directly at the board’s registration centres; the Lt Governor has warned against private middlemen.
Documents needed for Ladakh labour card
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How to apply for Ladakh labour card
- Register as a construction worker at the office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Leh or Kargil, or at a board registration centre.
- Once registered, apply for education, maternity, death or disease assistance at the same office with the proofs asked for.
How to check Ladakh labour card status
- Ask the Assistant Labour Commissioner office in Leh or Kargil.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Ladakh labour card?
Building and construction workers registered with the Labour Department in Leh or Kargil. Education help: Class 1 to 5 ₹2,500, Class 6 to 8 ₹3,500, Class 9 to 10 ₹4,500, Class 11 to 12 ₹6,000, bachelor’s degree ₹10,000, ITI or para-medical ₹10,000, post-graduation ₹15,000, 3-year diploma ₹30,000, professional courses like MBBS or B.Tech ₹50,000. Maternity benefit for women workers ₹5,000; death assistance ₹2.05 lakh; chronic disease or disability assistance ₹75,000.
How much do I get under Ladakh labour card?
Registered construction workers in Ladakh get education help for children (₹2,500 to ₹50,000), maternity benefit (₹5,000), death assistance (₹2.05 lakh) and chronic disease or disability help (₹75,000). The amounts are from a 2022 Labour Department page. In December 2023 the new Ladakh board approved education, death-cum-funeral, chronic disease and disability schemes on the J&K board pattern and discussed revising the amounts, so confirm the current rates with the Assistant Labour Commissioner.
What documents do I need for Ladakh labour card?
Construction worker registration card (BOCW board); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Passport-size photo; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Address proof.
How do I apply for Ladakh labour card?
Register as a construction worker at the office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Leh or Kargil, or at a board registration centre. Once registered, apply for education, maternity, death or disease assistance at the same office with the proofs asked for. Official site: https://ladakh.gov.in/labour-department/
How do I check Ladakh labour card status?
Ask the Assistant Labour Commissioner office in Leh or Kargil.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Ladakh labour card?
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.
What help do construction workers get in Ladakh?
Education help for children from ₹2,500 to ₹50,000, ₹5,000 maternity benefit, ₹2.05 lakh death assistance and ₹75,000 for chronic disease or disability, as listed by the Labour Department.
Where do I register as a construction worker in Ladakh?
At the Assistant Labour Commissioner office in Leh or Kargil, or at a registration centre of the Ladakh BOCW Welfare Board.
Official sources
- Labour Department, UT Ladakh: department page
- Labour Department UT Ladakh (ALC Kargil): schemes and amounts
- UT Ladakh: Lt Governor chairs Ladakh BOCW Welfare Board meeting (29 December 2023)
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.