Sarkari Yojana

Cash Benefit Scheme Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board gives one-time cash awards of up to ₹1,00,000 to workers' children who rank in the top three in Higher Secondary exams, plus yearly help for further studies.

About Cash Benefit Scheme Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

Run by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry, the “Cash Benefit Scheme” is a welfare measure that gives educational financial help to children of construction workers who achieve the top three ranks at the State Level and Regional Level in the Higher Secondary course or equivalent examinations. Payment is made by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank account of the nominee/ dependent, and applications are taken offline.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Cash Benefit Scheme Scheme (PBAOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must hold Indian citizenship

Applicants must hold Indian citizenship.

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The applicant must be a student

The applicant must be a student.

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The applicant must be the child/ward of a…

The applicant must be the child/ward of a Construction Worker.

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That worker must be registered as a Construction…

That worker must be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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The applicant must have achieved 1st/2nd/3rd Rank at…

The applicant must have achieved 1st/2nd/3rd Rank at State/Regional Level in the Higher Secondary course or an equivalent examination.

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

Benefits Provided

Cash Benefit Scheme Scheme (PBAOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

State-Level Cash Benefit (Onetime Payment)

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Winners of the First Prize receive ₹1,00,000

Winners of the First Prize receive ₹1,00,000.

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The Second Prize carries an amount of ₹80,000

The Second Prize carries an amount of ₹80,000.

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A sum of ₹60,000 is paid for the…

A sum of ₹60,000 is paid for the Third Prize. Region Wise Cash Benefit (Onetime Payment)

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₹60,000 is awarded for the First Prize

₹60,000 is awarded for the First Prize.

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Second Prize holders get ₹40,000

Second Prize holders get ₹40,000.

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The Third Prize is worth ₹20,000

The Third Prize is worth ₹20,000. Annual Educational Assistance

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Students pursuing Degree Courses are given ₹2,000

Students pursuing Degree Courses are given ₹2,000.

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For Post Graduate Courses, the yearly support is…

For Post Graduate Courses, the yearly support is ₹4,000.

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Those enrolled in Diploma courses receive ₹2,000

Those enrolled in Diploma courses receive ₹2,000.

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A Postgraduate Diploma qualifies for ₹3,000

A Postgraduate Diploma qualifies for ₹3,000. Mode of Disbursal All amounts are credited straight to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

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:

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The most recent subscription bill

The most recent subscription bill.

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The worker's Board ID Card

The worker's Board ID Card.

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An Aadhaar Card

An Aadhaar Card.

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The family Ration Card

The family Ration Card.

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The bank passbook

The bank passbook.

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A caste certificate

A caste certificate.

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The student's birth certificate

The student's birth certificate.

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The Higher Secondary or equivalent Public Examination mark…

The Higher Secondary or equivalent Public Examination mark certificate, attested by the Principal/Head of the Institution.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Cash Benefit Scheme Scheme (PBAOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

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The worker's ward can go to the Office…

The worker's ward can go to the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and collect the prescribed application form free of charge from the official assigned to issue and receive applications. OR The ward can print the prescribed application form given under "Application for Welfare Benefits" on Page No. 94 of the Citizen's Charter.

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Complete all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph…

Complete all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across it if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents, self-attested if needed.

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The ward then hands the filled and signed…

The ward then hands the filled and signed form with the documents to the concerned authority.

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Ask the authority that accepted the form for…

Ask the authority that accepted the form for a receipt or acknowledgement, and confirm it carries the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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