DBoCWWB Tools Grant — ₹5,000 for Registered Delhi Construction Workers — Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible members receive a grant of ₹5,000. It is a direct cash benefit rather than a loan, so nothing has to be repaid, and the Board takes no equity or share in whatever you buy with the money.

You need to be a Delhi resident working as a building or construction worker, and a member of the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Beyond membership, this grant requires that you have been registered for at least three years, that your contributions are up to date, and that you are 55 years of age or younger when you apply.

Not directly — registration comes first. To register you must be between 18 and 55 years old and able to show at least 90 days of construction work in a year. After registration, the three-year membership period must pass before you can apply for this grant. Registration is done online and carries a fee of ₹25.

The scheme's eligibility rules do not mention DPIIT recognition or MSME registration. This is a welfare benefit for individual construction workers rather than a startup or business programme, so what counts is your registration with the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and your record of contributions.

Once every five years, counted from the date of your previous application. The benefit is structured to repeat at that interval, provided you continue to meet all the conditions each time you claim.

Yes. At registration your age must be between 18 and 55 years, and you must not have exceeded 55 years of age at the time you apply for the grant.

There is no closing date. The scheme operates on a rolling basis throughout the year, so you can apply as soon as your three-year registration period is complete and your contributions are current.

The process asks for your Aadhaar card, address proof, birth proof, employment proof covering the 90-day work requirement, and bank account details for the transfer. You will also upload a photograph and a short video, and provide employer details for your current and previous work.

Everything is handled on the DBoCWWB portal. Register first, then log in using your Aadhaar number, registration card or an OTP, and select the "Grant for the purchase of work related Tools" scheme from the list of available schemes. After registering, note down your application number and download the acknowledgement receipt.

It is administered by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, which operates under the Labour Department of the Government of Delhi.

No. DBoCWWB Tools Grant — ₹5,000 for Registered Delhi Construction Workers is grant and is non-dilutive — the provider does not take an equity stake in your startup.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.