Sarkari Yojana

Disablement Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Disablement Benefit Scheme pays registered construction workers with a disability ₹75,000/- by DBT within 1 month of applying. Workers must be aged 18 to 60 and up to date with Board contributions.

About Disablement Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

The Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry, offers the “Disablement Benefit” as a welfare scheme. Registered Construction Workers of the Board receive ₹75,000/- in financial help on the strength of a Disablement Certificate from the Competent Authority. Payment is made by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the worker’s bank account, and applications are taken offline.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

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

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Indian citizenship is required

Indian citizenship is required.

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The applicant must be registered as a Construction…

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

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The applicant must be a 'Person with Disability…

The applicant must be a 'Person with Disability (PwD)'.

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The applicant must be at least 18 years…

The applicant must be at least 18 years old.

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The applicant must not have turned 60 years…

The applicant must not have turned 60 years of age during the preceding 12 months of construction work.

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The beneficiary must be paying contributions to the…

The beneficiary must be paying contributions to the Board's Fund.

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The applicant must not have missed contribution payments…

The applicant must not have missed contribution payments to the Board for more than one year at a stretch.

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

Benefits Provided

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

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Financial Assistance:

Eligible workers are granted ₹75,000/-.

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Time of Disbursal:

Payment is released within 1 month of applying.

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Mode of Disbursal:

Funds are credited to the 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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The worker's Aadhaar Card

The worker's Aadhaar Card.

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The worker's Bank Pass Book

The worker's Bank Pass Book.

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A copy of the FIR

A copy of the FIR.

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A medical report

A medical report.

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A Disability Certificate from the Govt

A Disability Certificate from the Govt. Hospital, Competent Authority.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

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

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Go to the Office of the Puducherry Building…

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 cost, from the official specifically assigned to issue and receive applications.

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Complete every compulsory field, affix a passport-sized photograph…

Complete every compulsory field, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required) and enclose copies of all required documents (self-attested, if required).

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Hand the signed and completed form with the…

Hand the signed and completed form with the documents to the relevant authority.

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Ask that authority for a receipt or acknowledgement…

Ask that authority for a receipt or acknowledgement showing the submission date and time 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