Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The “Shagun Scheme” by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial support for the marriage of up to two daughters of registered workmen, including daughters who are registered beneficiaries.
About This Scheme
The “Shagun 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 shall provide financial assistance for the marriage of up to two daughters of registered workmen, including daughters who are registered beneficiaries. It’s applicable only once per daughter, excluding second marriages. If the girl is herself registered member, she can also avail Shagun for her own marriage under this scheme
Benefits
Financial Assistance: ₹31,000/- on the marriage of each daughter.
Note:
The assistance shall be applicable only once on the occasion of the marriage of two daughters (upto two daughters marriage).
It shall not be applicable in the case of a second marriage.
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’ 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/female member (for self-marriage) of the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board or an unmarried daughter of the member.
It should be the first marriage of the daughter/ self.
The scheme applies only to the marriage of up to two daughters.
The applicant must submit an application within 3 months after the marriage date.
Application Process
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. The registered worker is called ‘Beneficiary’ 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 : [email protected]
For Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-
Phone : +91 172-2540125
Email : [email protected]
Office Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday
(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
Apply Offline
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-35
and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspectors 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. The registered worker is called ‘Beneficiary’ 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 : [email protected]
For Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-
Phone : +91 172-2540125
Email : [email protected]
Office Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday
(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance: ₹31,000/- on the marriage of each daughter.
Note:
The assistance shall be applicable only once on the occasion of the marriage of two daughters (upto two daughters marriage).
It shall not be applicable in the case of a second marriage.
Application Process
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. The registered worker is called 'Beneficiary' 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 : [email protected]
For Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-
Phone : +91 172-2540125
Email : [email protected]
Office Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday
(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
Apply Offline
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-35
and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspectors 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. The registered worker is called 'Beneficiary' 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 : [email protected]
For Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-
Phone : +91 172-2540125
Email : [email protected]
Office Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday
(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) |
| Short Title | SSPBOCWWB |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Punjab |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 90 — Any years |
| Area | Urban |
| Income Limit | ₹15,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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