The Mobile Lab Scheme offered by the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCW) under the Department of Labour aims to provide financial assistance to registered construction workers (and their families) who suffer from silicosis. Under this scheme, the worker can receive up to ₹1.5 lakh for treatment costs, provided they have already utilized the ₹50,000 health cover benefit offered under the Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Beema Yojna.
Benefits
- Financial Coverage: Up to ₹1,50,000 for the treatment of silicosis.
- Additional Condition: The beneficiary must first exhaust ₹50,000 from the Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Beema Yojna coverage before applying for this scheme.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Residency: Must be a resident of Punjab.
- Occupation: Engaged in building/construction work (unorganized).
- Age: Between 18 and 60 years.
- Work Duration: Must have worked for 90 days in a year.
- Income Ceiling: Monthly income ≤ ₹15,000.
- Exclusions:
- Not covered under any other Welfare Fund.
- Not a member of EPF/NPS/ESIC.
- Not an income tax payer.
For the Welfare Scheme Application
- Registered Member: Must be a registered worker or a family member of a registered worker under the Board.
- Illness: Diagnosed with silicosis.
- Exhaustion of Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Beema Yojna: Must have used the initial ₹50,000 health benefit from that scheme.
Application Process
Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Approach Sewa Kendra/Registering Officers/Labour Inspector for Form No. 28.
- Fill Out the Form: Attach required documents.
- Submit to the Assistant Labour Commissioner or designated officer.
- Fee:
- ₹25 one-time registration fee.
- ₹10 monthly contribution.
- Validity: Registration can be done for 1 to 5 years at a time.
Applying for the Mobile Lab Scheme
- Visit a Nearby Sewa Kendra or contact the Registering Officers/Labour Inspector.
- Obtain the Scheme Form: Often called a welfare scheme form (Form-X or similar).
- Complete and Submit: Provide the required documents (medical certificate confirming silicosis, proof of expenses, etc.).
- Verification & Disbursement: Once approved, up to ₹1,50,000 can be reimbursed, after the beneficiary has used ₹50,000 from Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Beema Yojna.
Documents Required
Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Age Proof (self-declaration if not available)
- Residence Proof
- Aadhaar Card (if available)
- Bank Account Details (account no., IFSC)
- Dependents Details
- Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work)
- Nomination Form (Form No. 27)
Application for Mobile Lab Scheme
- Medical Certificate (silicosis diagnosis)
- Proof of Treatment Expenditure
- Additional documents (if required)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab?
Any building/construction worker in Punjab, aged 18–60, with income ≤ ₹15,000, who has worked at least 90 days in a year and is not covered by EPF/ESIC/NPS or subject to income tax. - Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, at least 90 days of building/construction work in the preceding 12 months. - Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
Registered workers (or their family members) diagnosed with silicosis who have already utilized the ₹50,000 Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Beema Yojna coverage. - For how long can a construction worker be registered at a time?
Between 1 and 5 years, subject to renewal upon expiry. - What is the procedure for applying for registration?
Obtain Form No. 28 from the Sewa Kendra or Labour Inspector, fill it with required documents, and submit to the Assistant Labour Commissioner. - Whom to apply for the registration?
Submit the form to Sewa Kendras, Registering Officers, or the Labour Inspector. - What are the mandatory documents for the registration?
Age proof, residence proof, Aadhaar, bank details, and employer’s certificate verifying 90 days of work in Punjab. - How much is the fee associated with the registration process?
₹25 (one-time registration) + ₹10 (monthly contribution). - Who are the family members considered for the benefits?
Immediate family/dependents, as specified by the Board’s guidelines. - Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Workers or their family members, with a confirmed silicosis diagnosis and existing BOCW registration. - What are the conditions to avail of the benefits under this scheme?
Must first utilize the ₹50,000 from Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Beema Yojna, have silicosis, and be a registered BOCW worker in Punjab. - What is the maximum financial coverage provided under this scheme?
Up to ₹1,50,000. - Whom to apply for getting benefits of welfare schemes?
Submit the completed application to Sewa Kendra, Registering Officers, or the Labour Inspector in your area.