Government schemes

Central and state schemes explained in plain language, each with a link to the official source.

2 schemes for “health insurance”

Work & livelihoodState Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Boards

Access to board benefits such as children’s education aid, maternity and medical help, and pension (they differ by state)

For: Building and construction workers aged 18 to 60

See eligibility and documents

Work & livelihoodCentral

A zero-balance bank account with a RuPay card and accident insurance cover

For: Anyone without a bank account

See eligibility and documents