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Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance for the care of mentally retarded children (son/daughter) of construction workers.

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About This Scheme

The "Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance for the care of mentally retarded children (son/ daughter) of construction workers.

Benefits

₹20.0K · annual

Financial Coverage: ₹20,000/- Per Year.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

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> For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
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The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
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The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
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The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
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The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
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The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
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The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
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The applicant should not have membership of the Employees&#39; Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees&#39; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
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The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
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> For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
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The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
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The member should be depositing his contribution to the Board regularly.
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The child of the member should be mentally retarded or disabled.

Required Documents

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> For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
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Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration).
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Residence proof.
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Aadhaar card(if available).
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Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).
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Detail of dependents.
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Employer’s Certificate ([Form No. 28](https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/bApi/images/file-1703581947529.pdf)) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab). - Nomination Form ([Form No. 27](https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/Scheme%20Forms/Nomination%20Form.pdf)).
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> For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
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Aadhaar card of Mentally retarded/ disabled Child.
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Medical Certificate issued by Civil Surgeon Regarding Mentally retardness/ disability.
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Joint Photo of Mentally retarded/ disabled child with Beneficiary.
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Life Certificate of Mentally retarded/ disabled Child in the month of January Every Year. (Aadhaar based online life certificate through the Jeevan Pramaan Website: [https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/](https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/), which generates digital life certificate may be submitted).

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How to Apply

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Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

For new registration of workers please approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

To apply for benefits of the concerned welfare scheme, please approach to nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector of your area.

Note:

Registration with the Board: A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling out Application Form No 28 along with depositing registration fees of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as contribution fees. A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years. The registered worker is called 'Beneficiary' of the Board.

Important Links:

Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their registration Registration Card through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can check their scheme application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
CSC Locator: Visit this link to search nearest Common Service Center (CSC) of your area.
List of Sewa Kendra: Visit this link to see the list of Sewa Kendra.

Helpdesk:Punjab Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare BoardAddress: Labour Bhawan Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comFor Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comOffice Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)

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Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should download Form No-28 and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).

Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspector of your area.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: A registered worker should download Form No-48 and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).

Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspectors of your area.

Note:

Registration with the Board: A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling out Application Form No 28 along with depositing registration fees of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as contribution fees. A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years. The registered worker is called 'Beneficiary' of the Board.

Important Links:

Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their registration Registration Card through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can check their scheme application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
CSC Locator: Visit this link to search nearest Common Service Center (CSC) of your area.
List of Sewa Kendra: Visit this link to see the list of Sewa Kendra.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹20.0K

Available In

Punjab

Data Sources

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