Sarkari Yojana

General Surgery Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Punjab
Quick Summary: The Punjab BOCW Welfare Board's General Surgery Scheme reimburses registered construction workers for general surgery on themselves or their family members, up to ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is lower.

About General Surgery Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The “General Surgery Scheme” is a welfare measure of the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, meant for workers registered with the board. Through it, the Board gives monetary help towards general surgery undergone by the beneficiary or members of the beneficiary’s family.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for General Surgery Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Residence in Punjab is required

Residence in Punjab is required.

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The applicant must work as a Building/ Construction…

The applicant must work as a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).

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Age must fall between 18 and 60 years

Age must fall between 18 and 60 years.

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At least 90 days of building and construction…

At least 90 days of building and construction work in a given year is needed.

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Monthly earnings must be ₹15,000/- or less

Monthly earnings must be ₹15,000/- or less.

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Membership of any other Welfare Fund set up…

Membership of any other Welfare Fund set up under any law disqualifies the applicant.

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Applicants who are members of the Employees' Provident…

Applicants who are members of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) are not eligible.

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Income tax payers cannot register

Income tax payers cannot register. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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The applicant must either be a registered member…

The applicant must either be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab or a family member of such a worker.

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The member's contribution to the Board must be…

The member's contribution to the Board must be paid regularly.

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General surgery must have been performed on the…

General surgery must have been performed on the worker or on a member of the worker's family.

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

Benefits Provided

General Surgery Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Coverage

Financial Coverage: The lower of ₹50,000/- or the actual expenditure incurred.

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:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Proof of age (a self-declaration may be given…

Proof of age (a self-declaration may be given if no proof exists).

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence.

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The Aadhaar card (where available)

The Aadhaar card (where available).

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Bank account particulars (branch, account number and IFSC/…

Bank account particulars (branch, account number and IFSC/ RTGS number).

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Particulars of dependents

Particulars of dependents.

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An employer's certificate in Form No

An employer's certificate in Form No. 28, showing 90 days of construction work in the State of Punjab over the past 12 months.

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A nomination form in Form No

A nomination form in Form No. 27. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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A medical certificate for the beneficiary or family…

A medical certificate for the beneficiary or family member.

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Evidence of the money spent on treatment

Evidence of the money spent on treatment.

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Other documents, should they be required

Other documents, should they be required.

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

How to Apply

Online - via CSC Application

Applicants can apply for General Surgery Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online - via csc application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Workers wishing to register for the first time should visit a nearby Sewa Kendra or contact the Registering officers/ Labour Inspector. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
To claim this welfare scheme's benefits, visit the closest Sewa Kendra or reach out to the Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector for your area. Note:
Registration with the Board: Membership of the board is obtained by completing Application Form No 28 and paying a one-time-in-life registration fee of only ₹ 25/- plus a contribution of ₹ 10/- per month. Registration can be taken for at least 1 year and at most 5 years at a time. Once registered, the worker is known as a 'Beneficiary' of the Board. Important Links:
Check Your Registration Application Status: Enter your Registration Number on this link to see the status of your registration application.
Download Registration Card: Enter your Registration Number on this link to download your Registration Card.
Check your Scheme Application Status: Enter your Registration Number on this link to track your scheme application.
CSC Locator: Use this link to find the Common Service Center (CSC) closest to you.
List of Sewa Kendra: Open this link for the list of Sewa Kendra. Helpdesk: Punjab Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Address: Labour Bhawan Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062 Phone : +91 172-2540125 Email : bocwhq@gmail.com For Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):- Phone : +91 172-2540125 Email : bocwhq@gmail.com Office Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for General Surgery Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the offline application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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A worker seeking registration as a beneficiary of…

A worker seeking registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board must download Form No-28 and enclose every mandatory document (self attested where needed).

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The form is to be handed to the…

The form is to be handed to the Labour Inspector for your area. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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The registered worker must download Form No-41 and…

The registered worker must download Form No-41 and enclose every mandatory document (self attested where needed).

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The form is to be handed to the…

The form is to be handed to the Labour Inspectors for your area. Note:
Registration with the Board: To become a board member, a construction worker fills in Application Form No 28 and pays a registration fee of only ₹ 25/- (once in life) along with ₹ 10/- per month towards contribution. Each registration runs for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years. Registered workers are termed 'Beneficiary' of the Board. Important Links:
Check Your Registration Application Status: Registration application status can be viewed via this link by entering the Registration Number.
Download Registration Card: The Registration Card can be downloaded via this link by entering the Registration Number.
Check your Scheme Application Status: Scheme application status can be viewed via this link by entering the Registration Number.
CSC Locator: Search for your nearest Common Service Center (CSC) using this link .
List of Sewa Kendra: A list of Sewa Kendra is available at this link .

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

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References