Sarkari Yojana

Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Odisha
Quick Summary: Odisha's construction workers welfare board reimburses each registered worker ₹1,000/- once for buying safety gear such as a helmet, safety shoes and hand gloves, on production of the original bill.

About Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, offers “Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment” as a welfare benefit to its registered workers. Each registered beneficiary is reimbursed once, on showing the original bill/ voucher, for buying Safety Equipment such as a Helmet, Safety shoes and Hand-gloves.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Applicants must be living in Odisha

Applicants must be living in Odisha.

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Applicants must be employed as a Building/ Construction…

Applicants must be employed as a Building/ Construction Worker.

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Applicants must fall in the 18 to 60…

Applicants must fall in the 18 to 60 years age bracket.

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Applicants must have put in at least 90…

Applicants must have put in at least 90 days of building and construction work in a year.

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Applicants must not hold membership of any other…

Applicants must not hold membership of any other Welfare Fund constituted under any law. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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Applicants must be registered members of the Odisha…

Applicants must be registered members of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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Applicants must have paid the Board their annual…

Applicants must have paid the Board their annual contribution, up to date, for one year.

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

Benefits Provided

Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Quantum of Assistance

Quantum of Assistance: ₹1,000/- reimbursed once.

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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Copy of the first page of the bank…

Copy of the first page of the bank passbook linked with Aadhaar (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).

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One passport-size photo (Allowed type

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

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Copy of the Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types

Copy of the Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).

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Image of the applicant's signature (Allowed type

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

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Employment certificate copy (Allowed file types

Employment certificate copy (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 Board registration ID card

The member's Board registration ID card.

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Copy of the Money Receipt showing the Annual…

Copy of the Money Receipt showing the Annual Contribution paid.

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Invoice for the equipment (original bill to be…

Invoice for the equipment (original bill to be attached).

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Other documents, where needed

Other documents, where needed. Note:

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The purchase bill from the registered shop/company must…

The purchase bill from the registered shop/company must carry its 'TIN /SRIN number'.

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The beneficiary must sign the bill to confirm…

The beneficiary must sign the bill to confirm that he/ she made the payment, marking it '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 Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (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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Access the official website of the Odisha BOCWW…

Access the official website of the Odisha BOCWW Board.

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Hit "One Time Registration" on the upper right…

Hit "One Time Registration" on the upper right of the page.

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Mark the Declaration box and hit the "Proceed"…

Mark the Declaration box and hit the "Proceed" button.

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On the screen that follows, supply all required…

On the screen that follows, supply all required information accurately and hit "Proceed".

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Input the OTP received and hit "Submit"

Input the OTP received and hit "Submit".

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Your account gets created and a Username is…

Your account gets created and a Username is displayed (record it for future reference). Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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Access the Applicant Login page of the Odisha…

Access the Applicant Login page of the Odisha BOCWW Board.

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Input your Username and OTP, complete the captcha…

Input your Username and OTP, complete the captcha and hit "Sign In".

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On the following screen, supply your General Details,…

On the following screen, supply your General Details, Address Details, Family & Nominee Details, Details of the establishment(s) where you worked over the last one year, Bank Details etc., then hit "Submit".

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Go to "Benefit" in the Menu bar and…

Go to "Benefit" in the Menu bar and select the benefit you want to claim from the list.

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Supply all compulsory details accurately and hit "Submit"…

Supply all compulsory details accurately and hit "Submit" to wrap up the application. Check Your Application Status: Registered workers may track their application at this link using their Application Tracking Number. Pay Annual Contribution: Registered workers may deposit the Annual Contribution at this link using their Registration Number.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (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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Workers seeking beneficiary registration with the BOCW Welfare…

Workers seeking beneficiary registration with the BOCW Welfare Board should download Form-XXVII and enclose all compulsory documents (self-attested where required).

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Hand the application to the District Labour Officers…

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

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To claim this benefit, the registered worker should…

To claim this benefit, the registered worker should download Form-XLIV and enclose all compulsory documents (self-attested where required).

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Hand the application to the District Labour Officers…

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