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Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
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
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
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:
Only residents of Punjab can register
Only residents of Punjab can register.
The person must be a Building/ Construction Worker…
The person must be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
Registration is open to those aged between 18…
Registration is open to those aged between 18 and 60 years.
At least 90 days of building and construction…
At least 90 days of building and construction work in a given year is required.
Monthly income must be ₹15,000/- or less
Monthly income must be ₹15,000/- or less.
Membership of any other Welfare Fund set up…
Membership of any other Welfare Fund set up under any law disqualifies the applicant.
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.
Income tax payers are not eligible
Income tax payers are not eligible. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
Membership registered under the Building and Other Construction…
Membership registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab is required.
The member must be paying his contribution to…
The member must be paying his contribution to the Board regularly.
The scheme covers a member's child who is…
The scheme covers a member's child who is mentally retarded or disabled.
Benefits Provided
Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Coverage
Financial Coverage: support of ₹20,000/- is available every year.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Proof of age (a self declaration where no…
Proof of age (a self declaration where no age proof exists).
Proof of residence
Proof of residence.
Aadhaar card, if available
Aadhaar card, if available.
Bank account particulars (bank branch, account No
Bank account particulars (bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).
Particulars of dependents
Particulars of dependents.
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.
Nomination Form (Form No
Nomination Form (Form No. 27). For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
Aadhaar card of the mentally retarded/ disabled child
Aadhaar card of the mentally retarded/ disabled child.
A medical certificate from the Civil Surgeon about…
A medical certificate from the Civil Surgeon about the child's mental retardness/ disability.
A joint photo of the beneficiary with the…
A joint photo of the beneficiary with the mentally retarded/ disabled child.
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).
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.
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)
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:
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).
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:
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).
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.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.