Labour Card in Karnataka: Overview

The Labour Card in Karnataka is issued by the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB).

It is designed to provide welfare schemes and benefits to workers in the construction and other unorganized sectors.

Types of Labour Cards in Karnataka

Construction Worker Labour Card	For workers in the construction industry (e.g., masons, carpenters, plumbers, painters, etc.).
Unorganized Worker Labour Card:	For workers not engaged in formal employment but earning daily wages (e.g., street vendors, agriculture laborers, domestic workers).
BOCW Labour Card	Specific to workers registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996.

Eligibility Criteria ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ

The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka.

Must be between 18 to 60 years of age.

Should have worked as a laborer in construction/unorganized sectors for at least 90 days in the past 12 months.

Should not be an income taxpayer.

Benefits of the Karnataka Labour Card

Accident Benefits

Medical Assistance(Karmika Arogya Bhagya)

Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha

Maternity Benefit

Marriage Assistance

Assistance For Major ailments

Education Assistance

Disability Pension

Assistance to meet the Funeral Expenses and ex gratia

Assistance for free BMTC Bus Pass

Steps to Apply for Labour Card Online in Karnataka

Visit the Official Website Go to the Karnataka Labour Welfare Board’s official portal

Register/Login

• If you are a new user, register on the website using your details like mobile number and email ID.
• Existing users can log in using their credentials.

Fill Out the Application Form

• Select the appropriate labour card type
• Fill in personal, contact, and employment details.

Upload Documents

• Upload scanned copies of the required documents in the specified format.

Pay the Application Fee

Pay the nominal registration fee through online payment options like UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking.

Submit the Application

• Review all details and submit the application form.
• Note down the application/reference number for future tracking.

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FAQ for Labour Card in Karnataka

1.What are the documents required to apply?

• Aadhaar Card
• Address proof (Ration card, utility bill, etc.).
• Proof of employment
• Passport-sized photograph.
• Bank account details
• Age proof

2.How long does it take to get a Labour Card?

The Labour Card is typically issued within 2 to 4 weeks after successful verification of documents and approval by authorities.