Sarkari Yojana
Denture, Spectacles & Hearing Aid Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
About Denture, Spectacles & Hearing Aid Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, offers the “Denture, Spectacles & Hearing Aid Scheme” as a welfare benefit for workers registered with it. Registered construction worker beneficiaries and their family members receive financial help from the Board for buying spectacles, dentures and hearing aids.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Denture, Spectacles & Hearing Aid Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Only residents of Punjab may register
Only residents of Punjab may register.
The person must be a Building/ Construction Worker…
The person must be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
The person's age must be between 18 and…
The person's age must be between 18 and 60 years.
The person must have done building and construction…
The person must have done building and construction work for no less than 90 days in a given year.
Monthly income must be ₹15,000/- or lower
Monthly income must be ₹15,000/- or lower.
The person must not belong to any other…
The person must not belong to any other Welfare Fund set up under any law.
The person must not be a member of…
The person must not be a member of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
The person must not pay income tax
The person must not pay income tax. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
The claimant must be a registered member of…
The claimant must be a registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab, or a family member of such a worker.
Contributions must be paid regularly
Contributions must be paid regularly.
Benefits Provided
Denture, Spectacles & Hearing Aid Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Spectacle:
up to ₹.800/-.
Denture:
up to ₹5,000/-.
Hearing Aid:
up to ₹6,000/-. Note:
Assistance is sanctioned on the recommendation of a…
Assistance is sanctioned on the recommendation of a Govt. medical officer/the Incharge of the E.S.I Dispensary.
The beneficiary or family members can use this…
The beneficiary or family members can use this scheme only one time.
Based on the actual bills submitted, the beneficiary…
Based on the actual bills submitted, the beneficiary receives either the actual expenditure or the fixed assistance amount, whichever is lower.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
A document proving age (a self declaration where…
A document proving age (a self declaration where no age proof exists).
A document proving residence
A document proving residence.
Aadhaar card (where available)
Aadhaar card (where available).
Bank account particulars (branch, account No
Bank account particulars (branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).
Particulars of dependents
Particulars of dependents.
Employer's certificate ( Form No
Employer's certificate ( Form No. 28 ) confirming 90 days of construction work in the State of Punjab during the last 12 months.
The nomination form ( Form No
The nomination form ( Form No. 27 ). For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
A Govt
A Govt. Medical officer's prescription stating the need for the medical aid.
The bill, attested by a Medical officer or…
The bill, attested by a Medical officer or the Civil Surgeon.
Any additional documents, if requested
Any additional documents, if requested.
How to Apply
Online - via CSC Application
Applicants can apply for Denture, Spectacles & Hearing Aid Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online - via csc application process outlined below.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
New workers wishing to register should go to a nearby Sewa Kendra or to the Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
To claim this welfare scheme's benefits, visit a nearby Sewa Kendra or the Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector for your area.
Note:
Registration with the Board:
Membership of the board is obtained by filling in Application Form No 28 and paying a one-time registration fee of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) plus a contribution fee of ₹ 10/- per month. Registration can be taken for a minimum of 1 year & a maximum of 5 years at a time, and a registered worker is known as a 'Beneficiary' of the Board.
Important Links:
Check Your Registration Application Status:
Enter your Registration Number at this
link
to see the status of your registration application.
Download Registration Card:
Enter your Registration Number at this
link
to download your Registration Card.
Check your Scheme Application Status:
Enter your Registration Number at this
link
to see the status of your scheme application.
CSC Locator:
Use this
link
to find the closest 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)
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Denture, Spectacles & Hearing Aid Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the offline application process outlined below.
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
A worker who wants to register as a…
A worker who wants to register as a BOCW Welfare Board beneficiary should download Form No-28 and enclose all required documents, self attested where needed.
The form is then lodged with the Labour…
The form is then lodged with the Labour Inspector for your area. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
A registered worker should download Form No-40 and…
A registered worker should download Form No-40 and enclose all required documents, self attested where needed.
The form is then lodged with the Labour…
The form is then lodged with the Labour Inspectors for your area.
Note:
Registration with the Board:
To join the board, a construction worker completes Application Form No 28 and deposits a registration fee of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) along with ₹ 10/- per month towards contribution. Each registration runs for at least 1 year & at most 5 years, and the registered worker is termed a '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:
This
link
helps you locate the nearest Common Service Center (CSC).
List of Sewa
Kendra:
This
link
shows the full list of Sewa Kendra.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- If the beneficiary or his family member has obtained financial assistance for the purchase of the mentioned articles from any other department, then he shall not be given benefit under this scheme.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.