Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB)

Chandigarh
Quick Summary: Registered construction workers in Chandigarh can get one-time help from the CBOCWWB to buy spectacles (₹1500/-), dentures (₹5000/-) or a hearing aid (₹4000/-) on a government doctor's prescription. Workers covered by ESIC are excluded.

About Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB)

The Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), under the Labour Department, Chandigarh, launched the “Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid” scheme. It gives monetary help to workers registered with the CBOCWWB so they can buy Spectacles, Denture and Hearing Aid.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Chandigarh Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The beneficiary must work in an Establishment registered…

The beneficiary must work in an Establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, and the Board must have been receiving his labour welfare fund contribution regularly.

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The benefit can be claimed only after the…

The benefit can be claimed only after the applicant has completed 06 months of membership of the Board.

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Assistance is released once in a lifetime, on…

Assistance is released once in a lifetime, on a prescription from the Government Medical Officer/Chief Medical Officer/Principal Medical Officer of any Government Institute in the tri-city.

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The claim, complete with all required documents, must…

The claim, complete with all required documents, must be made within one year.

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Beneficiaries covered under ESIC cannot receive this assistance…

Beneficiaries covered under ESIC cannot receive this assistance for spectacles, Denture, and hearing aid.

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

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture & Hearing Aid:

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Sr. No. 1 – Name of article: Spectacle – Amount: ₹1500/-

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Sr. No. 2 – Name of article: Denture – Amount: ₹5000/-

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Sr. No. 3 – Name of article: Hearing Aid – Amount: ₹4000/-

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:

Documents required for Registration under CBOCW:

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A recent passport-size photograph

A recent passport-size photograph

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The CBOCW Board form, completed and signed

The CBOCW Board form, completed and signed

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Photocopy of the applicant's Aadhaar Card

Photocopy of the applicant's Aadhaar Card

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The BOCW Card, where already issued

The BOCW Card, where already issued

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Photocopy of the nominee's Aadhaar Card

Photocopy of the nominee's Aadhaar Card

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Bank account particulars

Bank account particulars

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Proof of fee payment (receipt file)

Proof of fee payment (receipt file)

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Other supporting documents as relevant Documents required for…

Other supporting documents as relevant Documents required for Grant of Welfare Schemes:

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A passport-size photograph of the applicant

A passport-size photograph of the applicant

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Photocopy of the registered beneficiary worker's Aadhaar card

Photocopy of the registered beneficiary worker's Aadhaar card

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Photocopy of the BOCW Card including its validity…

Photocopy of the BOCW Card including its validity page

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Prescription issued by the competent authority

Prescription issued by the competent authority

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The original purchase bill for the article

The original purchase bill for the article

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The worker's bank account details or Bank Passbook…

The worker's bank account details or Bank Passbook with the latest entry

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Photocopy of a salary slip

Photocopy of a salary slip

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Other supporting documents as relevant

Other supporting documents as relevant

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process under Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:

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Open the official website of the Labour Department…

Open the official website of the Labour Department Chandigarh: http://labour.chd.gov.in/

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On the homepage, select 'Click Here for Registration'…

On the homepage, select 'Click Here for Registration' to open the registration page, complete all mandatory fields and press 'Submit'.

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An OTP will be sent to the registered…

An OTP will be sent to the registered email-id and mobile number; enter it and submit. Record your 'User ID' and 'Password' for later use.

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Once registered, go to the Login page, choose…

Once registered, go to the Login page, choose 'Login', enter the Login ID & Password and press 'Login'.

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After logging in, choose 'Apply for Services' and…

After logging in, choose 'Apply for Services' and then (view all available services). Type (BOCW) in the search box and pick (BOCW Application for Registration as a New Member /Renewal). Step 06: Download the CBOCW form, complete the required information and keep it ready to upload in the following step.

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Enter the 'New Member' details and press 'Submit'

Enter the 'New Member' details and press 'Submit'. Then choose 'Attach Annexure', add all compulsory annexures and save them.

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With the annexure saved, press 'Make Payment' and…

With the annexure saved, press 'Make Payment' and finish the payment.

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Finally press 'proceed', and the system will issue…

Finally press 'proceed', and the system will issue an acknowledgement receipt. Note 01: Upload a clear image of the front and back of the Aadhaar Card. Note 02: Upload a clear image of the Bank Passbook. Note 03: Upload clear images of every filled page of the BOCW Copy issued by the Board. (User Manual) Application Process to apply under the scheme:

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Open the official website of the Labour Department…

Open the official website of the Labour Department Chandigarh: http://labour.chd.gov.in/

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On the homepage, under Grant of Welfare Schemes…

On the homepage, under Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board, choose the scheme 'FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PURCHASE OF SPECTACLES, DENTURE, HEARING AID'.

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Go through the scheme details and, at the…

Go through the scheme details and, at the foot of the page, select 'Click here to Apply/Register'. (The user manual is available via 'Click here for User Manual'.)

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Applicants who are not yet registered should choose…

Applicants who are not yet registered should choose 'register yourself', which opens a 'ServicePlus' page where all registration details are entered.

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To apply, choose 'Apply for Service' and sign…

To apply, choose 'Apply for Service' and sign in with your 'ServicePlus' 'User ID' & 'Password'.

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Once signed in, selecting the 'Apply for Service'…

Once signed in, selecting the 'Apply for Service' tab takes you straight to the online application page.

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Enter the Applicant's Personal Details, choose the scheme…

Enter the Applicant's Personal Details, choose the scheme (Spectacles/Dentures/ Hearing) and give the Work Place Details. When all mandatory fields are filled, choose 'Self-Declaration' and complete the extra details.

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Type the verification code/Captcha and press 'Submit'

Type the verification code/Captcha and press 'Submit'.

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Review the entered details and choose 'Attach Annexure'

Review the entered details and choose 'Attach Annexure'.

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Upload every mandatory document and press 'Save Annexure'

Upload every mandatory document and press 'Save Annexure'.

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Check all details once more and press 'Submit'

Check all details once more and press 'Submit'.

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Print the 'Acknowledgement Receipt' that is generated and…

Print the 'Acknowledgement Receipt' that is generated and keep it for reference.

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To follow up on the application, log in…

To follow up on the application, log in to the Labour Department's official website with your 'User ID' & 'Password'.

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Choose 'Track Application Status', fill in the details…

Choose 'Track Application Status', fill in the details and press 'Get Data' to see where your application stands.

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