Introduction Shramik Annapurna Scheme, also known as Shramik Annapurna Yojana, is a state government welfare initiative that makes nutritious meals available to construction workers at a subsidised price. The scheme is operated by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) under the Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department. Meals are distributed through designated centres located at labour gathering points, known as kadianaka, and construction worksites. The scheme was launched on a pilot basis on 14 June 2017 to support workers who often leave home early to seek daily-wage employment and may not have enough time or resources to prepare proper meals. In 2022–23, the worker contribution was reduced from ₹10 to ₹5 per meal, making the service more affordable for eligible beneficiaries. Workers can generally obtain a meal by presenting their e-Nirman card at a designated centre. Staff scan the card number or QR code, issue a token after payment, and provide the meal for consumption at the centre or collection in a tiffin. The menu described in the supplied information includes roti, vegetables, pulses, rice, pickle, chillies and jaggery, with a sweet dish such as sukhdi or sheera served once a week. The scheme provides food rather than direct cash assistance. Beneficiaries pay ₹5 per meal, while the Welfare Board covers the remaining cost. According to the supplied source, family members may also be covered through the worker's e-Nirman card, subject to the centre's applicable arrangements. Workers who do not yet have an e-Nirman card may be able to obtain temporary registration at a meal centre and receive meals for up to 15 days. The source material reports that 101 additional meal centres were inaugurated on 16 October 2026, bringing the stated total to 394 centres across all 34 districts of Gujarat. Workers should confirm the current availability and location of centres through the official GBOCWWB portal or the relevant local authority. Benefits Subsidised meals: Eligible workers can obtain a meal for ₹5, with the Welfare Board paying the remaining cost. Nutritious food: The stated menu includes roti, vegetables, pulses, rice, pickle, chillies and jaggery. Weekly sweet dish: Sukhdi, sheera or a similar sweet may be served once a week, according to the supplied information. Convenient meal access: Centres operate at selected labour gathering points and construction worksites. Flexible collection: Workers may eat at the centre or collect the food in their own tiffin, subject to local arrangements. Temporary registration: Workers without an e-Nirman card may receive meals for up to 15 days after temporary registration at a centre, as described in the source. Family access: The supplied scheme details state that the worker's family may also receive meals through the e-Nirman card, subject to applicable arrangements. Expanded coverage: The source reports 394 meal centres across Gujarat's 34 districts as of 16 October 2026. No cash transfer: The benefit is provided as a meal; no direct payment is deposited into the beneficiary's bank account. Eligibility Workers must meet the Board's registration requirements and follow the meal distribution procedure at an authorised centre. The applicant must be a building or other construction worker. The worker should be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) and hold an e-Nirman card to access the regular meal service. For Board registration, the supplied information specifies an age range of 18 to 60 years. The worker must have at least 90 days of construction work experience during the preceding 12 months for Board registration, as stated in the source. Workers who do not yet have an e-Nirman card may be eligible for temporary registration at a meal centre for up to 15 days, subject to the centre's procedure. Applicants must provide the information and documents required for construction-worker registration and verification. Note: The age and work-experience conditions relate to Board registration as described in the supplied material. Confirm the current registration rules and temporary meal-access arrangements with GBOCWWB before applying. Documents For regular meal access, the principal document mentioned in the source is the e-Nirman card. Workers applying for Board registration should keep the following documents and details ready. e-Nirman card: Used at the meal centre for scanning and issuing a meal token. Aadhaar Card: For identity verification and registration, as required. Bank account details: Required for Board registration where requested; the meal benefit itself is not a direct bank transfer. Proof of construction work: Evidence supporting the applicant's construction-worker registration and work experience. Other requested details: Personal and address information or additional documents specified by the registration portal or authorised centre. Workers without an e-Nirman card should ask the meal centre about temporary registration and the documents required for that process. Process to Apply The meal service is accessed offline at designated centres. However, construction workers can apply for e-Nirman registration online or seek assistance at an authorised service centre. Step 1: Register as a Construction Worker Online Registration Visit the official e-Nirman portal or use the e-Nirman mobile app. Open the construction-worker registration page. Enter the required personal, address, work and bank account details. Upload the documents requested by the portal and submit the application. Wait for the Board to verify the details and issue the e-Nirman card, if approved. Assisted Registration Visit a nearby Common Service Centre (CSC), E-Village Centre, Dhanvantari Arogya Rath or E-Shram Seva Kendra, as available. Carry your Aadhaar details, bank account information and proof of construction work. Ask the operator to complete the registration through the e-Nirman system. Collect the acknowledgement, if provided, and follow the instructions for receiving your e-Nirman card. Step 2: Collect a Meal at a Shramik Annapurna Centre Visit a designated Shramik Annapurna meal centre at a labour gathering point or construction worksite. Show your e-Nirman card to the staff. Allow the staff to scan the card number or QR code. Pay ₹5 and collect the meal token. Collect your meal for consumption at the centre or in your tiffin, subject to the facility's arrangements. If You Do Not Have an e-Nirman Card Visit a Shramik Annapurna meal distribution centre. Ask the staff whether temporary construction-worker registration is available. Complete the temporary registration procedure and provide the information requested. According to the supplied scheme details, eligible workers may receive meals at ₹5 for up to 15 days while awaiting their e-Nirman card. Complete the regular e-Nirman registration process to continue accessing the service under the applicable rules. Important: No separate application for each meal is described in the supplied information. Workers should confirm the operating hours, location, temporary registration facility and current meal arrangements with the nearest authorised centre. Important Links and Contact GBOCWWB Official Portal – Information and services for registered construction workers. Construction Worker Registration – Apply for e-Nirman registration through the portal. e-Nirman Mobile App – App link supplied in the source material. Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Gujarat – Official department website. Gujarat Shramik Annapurna Yojana Notification – Notification link provided in the source material; confirm its accessibility and current validity. GBOCWWB Contact Details – Contact information for the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Gujarat Shramik Basera Yojana – Related scheme for affordable temporary accommodation for construction workers. Contact authority: Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB). For questions about e-Nirman registration, eligibility or nearby meal centres, visit the official contact page or consult the Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Gujarat. FAQs Q1. What is the Gujarat Shramik Annapurna Scheme?It is a Gujarat government welfare scheme that provides subsidised meals to eligible construction workers through designated meal distribution centres. Q2. How much does a meal cost under the scheme?The supplied information states that workers pay ₹5 per meal, while the Welfare Board covers the remaining cost. Q3. Who can benefit from the scheme?Construction workers registered with GBOCWWB who meet the applicable requirements can access the regular meal service. Q4. Is an e-Nirman card required?The e-Nirman card is the main document used for regular meal access. Temporary registration may be available at a centre for workers who do not yet have the card. Q5. What food is provided under the scheme?The stated menu includes roti, vegetables, pulses, rice, pickle, chillies and jaggery. A sweet dish such as sukhdi or sheera may be served once a week. Q6. Can workers take food home?The supplied information says workers may collect meals in their own tiffin or eat at the centre, subject to local arrangements. Q7. Can family members also receive meals?The source states that family members may be covered through the worker's e-Nirman card. Confirm the applicable arrangements with the meal centre. Q8. What are the age and work-experience requirements?The supplied information lists an age range of 18 to 60 years and at least 90 days of construction work in the preceding 12 months for Board registration. Q9. How can I register for the scheme?Complete construction-worker registration through the e-Nirman portal or seek assistance at an authorised service centre. Once registered, visit a designated meal centre to obtain food. Q10. Where can I find contact details or a nearby meal centre?Visit the GBOCWWB contact page or the official e-Nirman portal for assistance and available scheme information.