Sarkari Yojana

Disability Pension (GBOCWWB)

Goa
Quick Summary: Goa's Disability Pension (GBOCWWB) pays ₹300/- a month to construction workers permanently disabled by paralysis, leprosy, TB or an accident. An ex-gratia of up to ₹10,000/- is also paid based on the disability percentage.

About Disability Pension (GBOCWWB)

The Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa, operates “Disability Pension (GBOCWWB)” as a welfare scheme. A worker left permanently disabled by Paralysis / Leprosy / Tuberculosis(TB) / Accident receives ₹300/- every month, along with an ex-gratia sum of up to ₹10,000/- that varies with the percentage of disability.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Disability Pension (GBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only Workers may apply

Only Workers may apply.

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The worker must be aged between 18 to…

The worker must be aged between 18 to 60 years.

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As a registered worker, the applicant must have…

As a registered worker, the applicant must have put in ninety days of service in the year.

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Registration with the Goa Building and Other Construction…

Registration with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is required.

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The disability must be permanent

The disability must be permanent.

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It must have been caused by Paralysis /…

It must have been caused by Paralysis / Leprosy / Tuberculosis(TB) / Accident.

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Unregistered workers/ their dependents can qualify by producing…

Unregistered workers/ their dependents can qualify by producing a certificate from the builder or Inspector of the area confirming that the person is a building worker.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Disability Pension (GBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A monthly assistance of ₹300/-

A monthly assistance of ₹300/-.

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An ex-gratia sum capped at ₹10,000/-, based on…

An ex-gratia sum capped at ₹10,000/-, based on the disability percentage.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The worker's Registration Card/Number

The worker's Registration Card/Number.

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Receipts showing payment of the First & Last…

Receipts showing payment of the First & Last Subscription to the Board.

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A certificate of the disability

A certificate of the disability.

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A Medical Certificate that states what caused the…

A Medical Certificate that states what caused the Disability.

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For unregistered workers/ their dependents, a certificate from…

For unregistered workers/ their dependents, a certificate from the Builder or Inspector of the Area.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Disability Pension (GBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print the prescribed format of the scheme's application…

Print the prescribed format of the scheme's application form from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.

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Complete every compulsory field, affix a passport-sized photograph…

Complete every compulsory field, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required) and enclose copies of all required documents (self-attested, if required).

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Hand in the signed and completed form with…

Hand in the signed and completed form with the documents to the relevant authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa (0832-2437081/82/83, com-labo.goa@nic.in)

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The authority will issue the applicant a receipt…

The authority will issue the applicant a receipt for the application.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References