Family/ Widow Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Family/ Widow Pension Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides pension to the spouse of a registered construction worker in the event of his/ her death.
About the Family/ Widow Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) Scheme
The "Family/ Widow Pension Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board will provide financial assistance in the form of pension to the spouse of the registered construction worker in the event of his/ her death.
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Benefits
Financial Assistance: ₹1,000/- as family pension until remarriage.
Note:
- If both spouses are Board beneficiaries, the surviving spouse does not receive family pension.
- But if the husband/wife, either remarried or he/she gets an old age pension from the Government then they shall not be eligible for family pension.
- If both the husband and wife are the beneficiaries of the Board and both are getting pension then in the event of the death of one of them, the other one shall not be eligible for family pension.
- If only one spouse receives a pension, then on the eve of death of the pensioner, the surviving spouse receives family pension until they become eligible for their own pension from the Board, at which point the family pension stops.
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Eligibility Criteria
> *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&#39; Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees&#39; 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 spouse of a deceased registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
- The deceased worker should have completed 1 year of membership with the Board.
How to Apply for Family/ Widow Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Application mode: Online - via CSC / Offline
> 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 &amp; maximum period of 5 years. The registered worker is called &#39;Beneficiary&#39; of the Board.
> Important Links:
- Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number. - Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their registration Registration Card through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number. - Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can check their scheme application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number. - CSC Locator: Visit this link to search nearest Common Service Center (CSC) of your area. - List of Sewa Kendra: Visit this link to see 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)
> *Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:*
Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should download Form No-28 and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspector of your area.
> *Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:*
Step 1: A registered worker should download Form No-36 and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspectors of your area.
&gt; *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 &amp;amp; maximum period of 5 years. The registered worker is called &amp;#39;Beneficiary&amp;#39; of the Board.
&gt; Important Links:
- Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number. - Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their registration Registration Card through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number. - Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can check their scheme application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number. - CSC Locator: Visit this link to search nearest Common Service Center (CSC) of your area. - List of Sewa Kendra: Visit this link to see the list of Sewa Kendra.
&gt; Helpdesk:
&gt; Punjab Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
&gt; Address: Labour Bhawan Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062
&gt; Phone : +91 172-2540125
&gt; Email : bocwhq@gmail.com
&gt; For Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-
&gt; Phone : +91 172-2540125
&gt; Email : bocwhq@gmail.com
&gt; Office Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday
&gt; (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Family/ Widow Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) scheme?
The &quot;Family/ Widow Pension Scheme&39;&39; by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board will provide financial assistance in the form of pension to the spouse of…
Who is eligible for Family/ Widow Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)?
> 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…
What benefits does Family/ Widow Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) provide?
Financial Assistance: ₹1,000/- as family pension until remarriage. Note: If both spouses are Board beneficiaries, the surviving spouse does not receive family pension. But if the husband/wife, either remarried or he/she gets an old age pension from the Government then they shall not be eligible for…
How can I apply for Family/ Widow Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)?
> 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 n…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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