- The scheme provides nutritious and hygienic meals to registered construction workers for just ₹5 per meal.
- The Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board covers the remaining cost of each meal.
- Workers can access meals using their e-Nirman card, with temporary registration available for 15 days.
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Gujarat Shramik Annapurna Scheme |
| Benefits | Complete nutritious meals at ₹5 per meal |
| Beneficiary | Construction workers registered with GBOCWWB |
| Nodal Agency | GBOCWWB under the Gujarat Labour Department |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Registration Online and Offline |
Gujarat Shramik Annapurna Scheme: A Full Meal for ₹5 for Construction Workers
Every morning, thousands of construction workers gather at labour points in Gujarat’s cities hoping for a day’s work, often with no time to cook. The Gujarat Shramik Annapurna Scheme serves them a full, hygienic meal for just ₹5, right where they look for work.
What is the scheme?
The Gujarat Shramik Annapurna Yojana is a meal welfare scheme of the Government of Gujarat. It is run by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) under the Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, through meal centres at kadianaka (labour gathering points) and worksites.
Most construction workers in big cities come from rural areas. They reach the kadianaka early to find work and often get through the day on light snacks. The scheme aims to give them wholesome food at a concessional rate so they can stay healthy and work with dignity.
The scheme began as a pilot on 14 June 2017. In 2022-23, the Chief Minister cut the workers’ contribution from ₹10 to ₹5 per meal. The Board pays the rest of the cost, and the benefit is food, not cash.
Latest update: On 16 October 2026, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated 101 new meal centres in 28 districts under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The scheme now runs 394 centres across all 34 districts of Gujarat.
Scheme at a glance
| Benefit | Full nutritious meal for ₹5 |
| Who can benefit | Construction workers registered with GBOCWWB |
| Nodal agency | GBOCWWB, Gujarat Labour Department |
| How to get a meal | Show your e-Nirman card at a centre |
| Reach | 394 centres in all 34 districts |
| Payment type | In-kind benefit, no DBT |
What’s on the menu?
| Item | Frequency |
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| Roti | Daily |
| Vegetable (shaak) | Daily |
| Pulses (kathol) | Daily |
| Rice (bhaat) | Daily |
| Pickle, chillies and jaggery | Daily |
| Sweet dish (sukhdi or sheera) | Once a week |
You can take the meal in your own tiffin or eat at the centre.
Key benefits
- ₹5 per meal. The Board covers the remaining cost.
- Family coverage. Registered workers and their family members can avail the meal. Ask at your centre exactly how many meals each card covers.
- Temporary access. Workers without an e-Nirman card can register on the spot and eat for 15 days while the card is issued.
- Statewide reach. Centres are located at labour gathering points and worksites.
- No bank transfer. You pay ₹5 at the counter and no money goes to your account.
Who is eligible?
- You must be a building or other construction worker.
- You must be registered with GBOCWWB.
- For Board registration, you must be 18 to 60 years old.
- You must have at least 90 days of construction work in the preceding 12 months.
If you are not yet registered, the centre staff can do a temporary registration so you can start eating right away.
Documents required
To take a meal, you need only your e-Nirman card. The staff scan the e-Nirman number or QR code printed on it.
To register with the Board, keep ready:
- Aadhaar
- Bank account details
- Proof of construction work
How to get a meal
You don’t need to file a separate application for meals. You only need to be registered, or complete the temporary registration at the centre.
- Go to your nearest Shramik Annapurna centre at a kadianaka or worksite.
- Show your e-Nirman card.
- Staff scan your e-Nirman number or QR code.
- Pay ₹5 and collect your token.
- Take your meal in a tiffin or eat at the centre.
No e-Nirman card yet? Ask the centre staff for temporary registration. You can eat at ₹5 for up to 15 days, then switch to your card once it is issued.
How to get an e-Nirman card
Online
- Visit the official e-Nirman portal or download the e-Nirman app.
- Choose the construction worker registration option.
- Fill in your personal, address, work and bank details.
- Upload the documents and submit.
- The Board verifies your details and issues the card.
Assisted registration
- Visit a Common Service Centre (CSC), E-Village Centre, Dhanvantari Arogya Rath or E-Shram Seva Kendra.
- Carry your Aadhaar, bank details and proof of construction work.
- The operator fills in and submits your registration.
- Collect the acknowledgement and wait for the Board to issue your card.
Is there a deadline?
The source material mentions no application deadline. Since meals are served at the counter, the scheme is ongoing for registered workers.
Related scheme
The GBOCWWB also runs the Gujarat Shramik Basera Yojana, which provides affordable temporary accommodation for construction workers.
Need help?
Contact details for the Board are available on the GBOCWWB official portal.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meal cost?
₹5. The Board pays the rest.
Can I eat without an e-Nirman card?
Yes. The centre does a temporary registration, and you can eat for 15 days until your card arrives.
Does the scheme pay money into my bank account?
No. It is an in-kind benefit with no DBT.
How many centres are there?
394, covering all 34 districts of Gujarat.
What food is served?
Roti, vegetable, pulses, rice, pickle, chillies and jaggery daily, plus a sweet dish once a week.
Who runs the scheme?
The Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board.