Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance for the care of men...
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***
The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
The member should be depositing his contribution to the Board regularly.
The child of the member should be mentally retarded or disabled.
How to Apply
**Online - via CSC**
> **Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- For new registration of workers please approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.
> ***Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:***
- To apply for benefits of the concerned welfare scheme, please approach to nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector of your area.
> ***Note:***
- **Registration with the Board:** A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling out Application Form No 28 along with depositing registration fees of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as contribution fees.
A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) / what is the eligibility?
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
- The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged i...
What are the benefits of Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)?
- **Financial Coverage:** ₹20,000/- Per Year.
How to apply online for Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)?
**Online - via CSC**
> **Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- For new registration of workers please approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.
> ***Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:***
- To apply for benefits...