Bihar Labor Card:The Bihar government has given a great gift for its hardworking workers! Under the new relief scheme launched for Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card) holders, every worker is being given a clothing assistance of ₹ 5000. This amount is being sent directly to their bank accounts through Bihar Bhawan and other construction workers welfare board (BOCW).
Recently, on the special occasion of Vishwakarma Puja, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar transferred ₹ 5000 to the accounts of more than 16 lakh workers. The aim of this scheme is to help workers buy uniforms or clothes. Let us know in this article, complete information about this Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card) scheme and how you can check your payment status.
What is Bihar Labor Card ₹ 5000 Scheme?
Under the Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card) Textile Assistance Scheme of Bihar Government, financial assistance of ₹ 5000 is given to workers every year. Its aim is to help workers to buy uniform or necessary clothes. This amount reaches their bank accounts directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
In the year 2025, 16,04,929 workers got the benefit of this scheme, and a total amount of more than ₹ 802 crore was transferred. Apart from this, Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card) holders also get other benefits like health insurance, pension, maternity assistance and education aid.
Who can take advantage of this scheme?
Some necessary conditions will have to be fulfilled to take advantage of the Clothing Assistance Scheme of Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card). The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 60 years. Also, in the last 12 months, evidence of construction work for at least 90 days will have to be given. This certificate can be taken from the contractor, employer or labor union.
Apart from this, the name of the applicant is necessary to be registered in Bihar Bhavan and other construction workers welfare board (BOCW).
MGNREGA workers can also take advantage of this scheme, just a minor fee will have to be paid for it. The documents required for the application include Aadhaar card, bank passbook, birth certificate, residence certificate, two passport size photos and evidence of 90 days work.
how to apply?
Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card) is very easy to apply for the Textile Assistance Scheme. For this, go to the official website of Bihar government bocw.bihar.gov.in. Click on the option of “Register Now” or “Online Registration” on the home page. Then fill the application form, upload all the necessary documents and submit the form. After submitting, you will get an application number, which is handled. If there is a problem in the online application, then you can also submit the form in your nearest labor office or panchayat.
Transfer ₹ 5000 in the accounts of 16 lakh workers, check the status!
The Bihar government has completed the work of transferring ₹ 5000 for Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card) holders. Now you can easily check your payment status.
How to check payment status
Follow these steps to check the ₹ 5000 payment of Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card):
Apart from this, you can also check the payment status on the “Know Your Payment” option or DBT portal (dbt.bihar.gov.in) on PFMS website (pfms.nic.in). If the payment is not received, contact your nearest labor office.
Registration renewal and helpline
Registration of Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card) is necessary to renew every year. For this, your bank account should be linked to Aadhaar. If you have any problem or ask questions, then call the helpline number 0612-2235998 of the Bihar government.
Observation of scheme
Bihar Labor Card (Bihar Labor Card) Scheme is a major support for the hardworking workers of Bihar. This amount of ₹ 5000 is helping to strengthen their economic condition. If you also want to take advantage of this scheme, apply early and check the status of your payment. This step of Bihar government is an important step towards improving the lives of workers.
