Question 1

Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab?

Accepted Answer

Any construction worker whose age is between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.

Question 2

Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.

Question 3

Who can apply for the welfare scheme?

Accepted Answer

Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.

Question 4

For how long a construction worker can get registered at a time?

Accepted Answer

A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years.

Question 5

What is the procedure for applying for the registration?

Accepted Answer

Any construction worker who is of 18 years and below 60 years’ age and has Worked in Punjab State for not less than 90 days shall apply for registration as construction worker on the prescribed Form No. 28 which is available on the Board’s website or from the office of ALC/LCO and Labour Inspectors of the area.

Question 6

Whom to apply for the registration?

Accepted Answer

A construction worker who intends to get himself registered as a member of the Board shall apply to the Labour Inspector of his area.

Question 7

What are the mandatory documents for the registration?

Accepted Answer

The documents required for registration are, age proof(If no age proof is available self declaration), residence proof, aadhaar card(if available), Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/RTGS number), detail of dependents, and employer’s certificate of working for 90 days as construction worker, and nomination form.

Question 8

Is there a specific form for the registration through offline mode as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the application for registration must be made in Form No. 28.

Question 9

How much is the fee associated with the registration process?

Accepted Answer

The rate of registration fee is ₹25/- at the time of registration. It is a one time fee.

Question 10

What is the rate of contribution?

Accepted Answer

A registered worker is required to contribute ₹10/-per month as contribution fee to the Board.

Question 11

Who are the family members considered for the benefits?

Accepted Answer

Husband or wife, minor sons (including major sons who are insane or physically handicapped and unable to earn), unmarried daughters and the parents of the building worker, who are solely dependent on the registered worker.

Question 12

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Accepted Answer

To be eligible for this scheme, the applicant must: 1. Be a registered construction worker of the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board, Punjab. 2. Have acquired or pursued skill training from a recognized technical institution such as ITIs or Polytechnic colleges.

Question 13

What kind of financial assistance is provided under this scheme?

Accepted Answer

The scheme provides: 1. Full reimbursement of course fees, including admission and coaching fees. 2. Full coverage of hostel boarding and lodging expenses during the training period.

Question 14

What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?

Accepted Answer

The application must be made in the prescribed Form No. 44 which can be downloaded from https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/Forms/Performa.pdf or can be collected from the Labour Inspectors of the concerned area.

Question 15

Whom to apply for getting benefits of welfare schemes?

Accepted Answer

For the application of the concerned welfare schemes of the Board, the construction worker has to visit the nearest Sewa Kendras or contact the Assistant Labour Commissioner/ Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer/ Labour Inspector/ Labour Enforcement Officer of the concerned area.

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Online - via CSC, Offline

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker	The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker	The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker	The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker	The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker	The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker	The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker	The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker	The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme	The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme	The applicant should have acquired skill training from technical institutions such as ITIs /Polytechnic colleges etc.

Skill Upgradation and Vocational Education Scheme: For Worker (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)(SUVESFWPBOCWWB)

About SUVESFWPBOCWWB

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Punjab State Government

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