Sarkari Yojana

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

Punjab
Quick Summary: Punjab's BOCW Welfare Board pays registered construction workers ₹20,000/- per year for the care of a mentally retarded or disabled son or daughter.

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

The BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, runs the “Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme” as a welfare scheme for workers registered with it. Construction workers receive financial assistance from the Board to look after their mentally retarded children (son/ daughter).

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mentally Retarded Children Benefit 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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Only residents of Punjab can register

Only residents of Punjab can register.

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The person must be a Building/ Construction Worker…

The person must be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).

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Registration is open to those aged between 18…

Registration is open to those 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 in a given year is required.

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

Monthly income 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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Members of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National…

Members of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) cannot register.

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Income tax payers are not eligible

Income tax payers are not eligible. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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Membership registered under the Building and Other Construction…

Membership registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab is required.

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The member must be paying his contribution to…

The member must be paying his contribution to the Board regularly.

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The scheme covers a member's child who is…

The scheme covers a member's child who is mentally retarded or disabled.

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

Benefits Provided

Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Coverage

Financial Coverage: support of ₹20,000/- is available every year.

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 where no…

Proof of age (a self declaration where no age proof exists).

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Proof of residence

Proof of residence.

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Aadhaar card, if available

Aadhaar card, if available.

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Bank account particulars (bank branch, account No

Bank account particulars (bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).

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Particulars of dependents

Particulars of dependents.

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Employer's Certificate (Form No

Employer's Certificate (Form No. 28) showing 90 days of construction work in the last 12 months in the State of Punjab.

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Nomination Form (Form No

Nomination Form (Form No. 27). For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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Aadhaar card of the mentally retarded/ disabled child

Aadhaar card of the mentally retarded/ disabled child.

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A medical certificate from the Civil Surgeon about…

A medical certificate from the Civil Surgeon about the child's mental retardness/ disability.

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A joint photo of the beneficiary with the…

A joint photo of the beneficiary with the mentally retarded/ disabled child.

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The mentally retarded/ disabled child's Life Certificate every…

The mentally retarded/ disabled child's Life Certificate every January (an Aadhaar based online life certificate generated through the Jeevan Pramaan Website https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/ may be submitted as the digital life certificate).

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 Mentally Retarded Children Benefit 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 seeking new registration should go to the nearby Sewa Kendra or to the Registering officers/ Labour Inspector. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
Benefits under the welfare scheme can be applied for at the nearby Sewa Kendra or with the Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector of the area. Note:
Registration with the Board: To become a member of the board, a construction worker fills in Application Form No 28 and pays a registration fee of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) plus a contribution of ₹ 10/- per month. Registration can be taken for at least 1 year & at most 5 years at a time. A registered worker is known as a 'Beneficiary' of the Board. Important Links:
Check Your Registration Application Status: By entering their Registration Number at this link, registered workers can see the status of their registration application.
Download Registration Card: By entering their Registration Number at this link, registered workers can download their Registration Card.
Check your Scheme Application Status: By entering their Registration Number at this link, registered workers can see the status of their scheme application.
CSC Locator: Use this link to find the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) in your area.
List of Sewa Kendra: Use this link to view 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 Mentally Retarded Children Benefit 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 wanting to register as a beneficiary…

A worker wanting to register as a beneficiary with the BOCW Welfare Board should download Form No-28 and enclose all mandatory documents (self attested where needed).

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The form is handed in to the Labour…

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

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The registered worker should download Form No-48 and…

The registered worker should download Form No-48 and enclose all mandatory documents (self attested where needed).

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The form is handed in to the Labour…

The form is handed in to the Labour Inspectors of the area. Note:
Registration with the Board: Membership of the board is obtained by filling in Application Form No 28 and paying ₹ 25/- only as a registration fee (once in life) along with ₹ 10/- per month as contribution. A worker can register for a minimum of 1 year & a maximum of 5 years at one time, and is then called a 'Beneficiary' of the Board. Important Links:
Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can track their registration application at this link using their Registration Number.
Download Registration Card: Registered workers can get their Registration Card from this link using their Registration Number.
Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can track their scheme application at this link using their Registration Number.
CSC Locator: This link helps you search for the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) in your area.
List of Sewa Kendra: This link shows 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)

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References