Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB): Skill Development

The scheme “Skill Development” under the "Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Benefits for Workers" is implemented by the Mizoram Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Government of Mizoram, aims to enable registered construction workers and their dependent family members to establish wage or self-employment ventures for enhanced remuneration. It provides opportunities to upgrade and acquire skills through National Skills Qualifications Framework aligned short-term training courses.
The scheme also aims to create a highly qualified workforce in accordance with the demands of modern industry. Six Training Providers are empanelled, and all Training Centers are National Skill Development Corporation accredited with certified trainers.

• Skill Development Training: Registered members and their dependent family members can undergo skill development training through Training Providers empanelled with the Welfare Board.- Short-Term Courses: Eligible candidates can undertake National Skills Qualifications Framework aligned short-term training courses.- Employment Opportunities: Training supports opportunities for wage or self-employment ventures.- Industry-Oriented Skills: The scheme provides opportunities to acquire and upgrade skills according to modern industry requirements.- Training Sectors: Courses and job roles are offered across 8 sectors under the National Skill Development Corporation.- Training Providers: Training is provided through 6 Training Providers empanelled by the Welfare Board.- Training Centers: All Training Centers are National Skill Development Corporation accredited and have certified trainers for the proposed job roles and courses.
  

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
• The applicant must have been engaged as a construction worker for at least 90 days in a year.
• The applicant must be engaged as a contractor or employee in one of the covered categories of construction work.

Target Trainees/ Beneficiaries:

• Registered members under MBOCWWB and their dependent family members.

Contractors or employees engaged in the following categories of work:

1. Carpenter
2. Mason
3. Cement Mason
4. Painter
5. Helper (Construction Works)
6. Electrician
7. Wireman
8. Fitter
9. Welder
10. Plumber
11. Iron and Aluminium Worker
12. Blacksmith
13. Lumberjack
14. Sand Extraction Worker
15. Stone Quarry Worker
16. Stone Breaker
17. Road and Earthwork Labourer
18. JCB/Dozer Operator
19. Construction Machine Operator
20. Construction Driver
21. Brick Factory Worker

    Membership Fee:

• A one-time Registration Fee of ₹25/- shall be payable at the time of enrolment.
• A monthly subscription of ₹10/- is payable to maintain active membership. Alternatively, an advance payment of ₹120/- may be made to cover one year's subscription.
• Members wishing to pay the Membership/Renewal Fee in advance may do so for a period of up to three (3) years.
• Membership must be renewed within one (1) year from the date of expiry, in accordance with Section 17 of the BOCW (RE&CS) Act, 1996.
  

Offline

Step 1: Eligible registered members of the Welfare Board may apply for the respective welfare schemes by submitting the prescribed scheme-specific application form, duly filled in and accompanied by the requisite supporting documents, through the prescribed offline mode.
Step 2: The application forms and supporting documents shall be as specified by the Welfare Board for the respective scheme/benefit.

• Application Form for Registration under the Board: Click here.- Application Form for Skill Development Assistance: Click here.

  Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required for Membership:

1. Photocopy of Voter Identity Card. (Where the Voter I.D. Card does not indicate the applicant's date of birth, a supporting document clearly indicating the year of birth must also be furnished.)
2. Photocopy of Aadhaar Card (in accordance with Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020).
3. Attested photocopy of the Family Ration Card.
4. Attested photocopy of the Bank Passbook.
5. Two (2) copies of passport-size photographs.
6. Recommendation/Attestation from the Local Council/Village Council and the concerned Branch YMA/YLA/MTP.