Introduction

Sindh Workers Welfare Board is a corporate entity established through a notification by the Government of Sindh under the Workers Welfare Fund Ordinance, 1971.

It is led by a Board of Directors comprising representatives of the Government, Workers and Employers.

The Board provides a holistic package of services to industrial workers, which includes provision of marriage grants, death grants and talent scholarship, establishment and maintenance of Labour Colonies and establishment and operation of Workers Welfare Schools in various districts of Sindh.

SWWB Mission

To enhance responsiveness and proactiveness of SWWB for the welfare of workers.

SWWB Vision

An enlightened and economically self-reliant worker contributing towards progress and prosperity of the nation.

The main objectives of SWWB are:

a)Financing of projects for the establishment of housing estates or construction of houses for the industrial workers.

b) Other measures for the welfare of workers:

• Education- Free of cost upto Secondary Level
• Scholarships- Post Secondary Level
• Marriage grants
• Death grants etc

Source of Income

1- An industrial establishment contributes 2% of its assessable income under WWF Ordinance,1971, when it exceeds Rs.500,000/- in an accounting year.

2- The left over amount under the Companies Profit (Workers Participation) Act, 1968 after distribution amongst workers.