Sarkari Yojana

Grant for the Purchase of Working Tools (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Odisha
Quick Summary: Odisha's Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board reimburses registered workers one time for buying tools of their trade, up to ₹4,000. The original bill/ voucher must be produced, and the worker should have been registered for at least one year.

About Grant for the Purchase of Working Tools (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Workers registered with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, can benefit from the “Tool Purchase Grant for the Construction Workers” welfare scheme. The Board reimburses each registered beneficiary one time for the tools they buy, provided the original bill/ voucher is produced.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant for the Purchase of Working Tools (O.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Only residents of Odisha can register

Only residents of Odisha can register.

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Registration is open to those who work as…

Registration is open to those who work as a Building/ Construction Worker.

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Applicants need to be aged between 18 and…

Applicants need to be aged 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 within a given year is required.

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Membership in any other Welfare Fund set up…

Membership in any other Welfare Fund set up under any law disqualifies the applicant. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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Registered membership of the Odisha Building and Other…

Registered membership of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is needed.

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The worker must have been on the board's…

The worker must have been on the board's register for one year or more.

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Any item bought has to match the job/…

Any item bought has to match the job/ occupation or trade recorded on the worker's Identity Card.

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

Benefits Provided

Grant for the Purchase of Working Tools (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Quantum of Assistance

Quantum of Assistance: A sum of ₹4,000/- is provided.

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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A copy of the front page of the…

A copy of the front page of the Aadhaar-linked bank passbook (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).

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A passport-size photograph (Allowed type

A passport-size photograph (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).

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The applicant's Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types

The applicant's Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).

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The applicant's signature (Allowed type

The applicant's signature (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).

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A certificate of employment (Allowed file types

A certificate of employment (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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The member's registration ID card

The member's registration ID card.

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A copy of the money receipt for the…

A copy of the money receipt for the annual contribution.

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The invoice price, with the original bill enclosed

The invoice price, with the original bill enclosed.

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Any additional documents that may be asked for

Any additional documents that may be asked for. Note:

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Purchase receipts from the registered shop/company should carry…

Purchase receipts from the registered shop/company should carry the 'TIN /SRIN number'.

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On the bill, the beneficiary has to sign…

On the bill, the beneficiary has to sign and confirm that he/she made the payment by writing 'PAID BY ME' along with the 'Signature of the worker'.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Grant for the Purchase of Working Tools (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board's official website…

Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board's official website .

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Select “One Time Registration”, found at the top…

Select “One Time Registration”, found at the top right of the page.

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Tick the Declaration box, then press the “Proceed”…

Tick the Declaration box, then press the “Proceed” button.

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Carefully complete all the requested details on the…

Carefully complete all the requested details on the next screen and press “Proceed”.

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Type in the OTP you receive and press…

Type in the OTP you receive and press “Submit”.

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Once the account is created, a Username appears…

Once the account is created, a Username appears on screen (save it for future use). Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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Open the Odisha BOCWW Board's Applicant Login page

Open the Odisha BOCWW Board's Applicant Login page.

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Provide your Username and OTP, complete the captcha,…

Provide your Username and OTP, complete the captcha, and press “Sign In”.

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On the following screen, enter your General Details,…

On the following screen, enter your General Details, Address Details, Family & Nominee Details, details of the establishment(s) where you worked during the last one year, Bank Details and so on, then press “Submit”.

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Go to “Benefit” in the Menu bar and…

Go to “Benefit” in the Menu bar and pick the benefit you wish to apply for from the list.

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Complete every mandatory field with care and press…

Complete every mandatory field with care and press “Submit” to finish applying. Check Your Application Status: By opening this link and entering their Application Tracking Number, registered workers can see the status of their application. Pay Annual Contribution: The Annual Contribution can be paid by registered workers by opening this link and entering their Registration Number.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Grant for the Purchase of Working Tools (O.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 wishing to register as a beneficiary…

A worker wishing to register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board should download Form-XXVII and attach every mandatory document (self-attested, if required).

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Hand in the application to the District Labour…

Hand in the application to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors in your area. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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Registered workers should download Form-XLIV and attach every…

Registered workers should download Form-XLIV and attach every mandatory document (self-attested, if required).

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Hand in the application to the District Labour…

Hand in the application to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors in your area.

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