Labour and Employment

Construction workers, masons, carpenters, painters, plumbers, and electricians can enroll in the Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board to access pension, maternity assistance, accident insurance, and education grants.

Start online (fastest):

• Visit the Tamil Nadu Unorganised Workers Welfare Board portal (tnuwwb.tn.gov.in↗).
• Click on 'New Member Registration' and verify with Aadhaar OTP.
• Enter worker details, specific trade category, family nominee details, and bank account info.

Required documents:

• Age between 18 and 60 years.
• Certificate proving 90 days of work in construction trade (signed by registered employer, engineer, or registered trade union).
• Applicant's Aadhaar card and Family Smart Ration card.
• Bank passbook front page showing IFSC code and active account status.
• Passport-size photograph.

If you cannot apply online:

• Submit physical application at the District Labour Welfare Office (Social Security Schemes) or any e-Sevai center.

Registering your educational qualifications in the Tamil Nadu Employment Exchange guarantees seniority-based sponsorship for government and public sector vacancies.

Start online (fastest):

• Visit the Directorate of Employment and Training portal (employmentexchange.tn.gov.in↗).
• Click 'Candidate Registration' and enter personal, demographic, and educational details.
• Instantly generate your unique Employment Registration Number and Registration Card.

Renewal rules:

• Employment registration must be renewed once every 3 years online.
• A grace period of 3 months is permitted after expiry to maintain original seniority.

Required documents:

• Original educational mark sheets (10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, UG/PG Degrees).
• School / College Transfer Certificate (TC).
• Permanent Community Certificate.
• Aadhaar card and Smart Family Ration card.

Registered members of the Tamil Nadu Construction and Unorganised Workers Welfare Boards are entitled to extensive social security financial benefits.

Key welfare benefits:

• Monthly Old Age Pension: ₹1,000 per month upon completing 60 years of age.
• Marriage Assistance: ₹3,000 for male workers; up to ₹5,000 for female workers (also applicable for children's marriage).
• Maternity Benefit: Up to ₹18,000 financial support for female workers during pregnancy and childbirth.
• Accidental Death Relief: Up to ₹5,00,000 compensation paid to the nominee if death occurs due to an on-site accident.
• Natural Death Relief: ₹20,000 plus ₹5,000 immediate funeral expenses.
• Educational Grants: Annual scholarships from ₹1,000 to ₹8,000 for children studying from 10th grade to professional degrees.

How to apply:

• Apply online through tnuwwb.tn.gov.in↗ under 'Claim Welfare Assistance' using your membership ID.