The BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labor, Punjab, has a welfare program called the “Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme” to support the mentally handicapped children of registered construction workers. The purpose of this program is to support caregivers and meet the expenses of taking care of children who have special needs.
Benefits:
- Annual Financial Assistance: An amount of ₹20,000 is provided annually to the family of a child suffering from mental retardation.
Eligibility:
Only those who meet these conditions can avail of this scheme:
- The applicant should be a Punjabi resident.
- Worker Status: Candidate should be registered unorganized worker in building and construction industry
- Age: the candidate should between 18 – 60 age group
- Income: the candidate should have more than ₹ 15,000 per month.
- Work Requirement: the applicant has to work at least ninety days in a calendar year on a construction project.
- Exclusion Criteria: The applicant shall not be a contributor to the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation,
- Employees’ Provident Fund, or National Pension System, and not a member of any other welfare fund.
- Tax Status: The candidate shall not be taxable to income.
For Welfare Scheme Application:
- The applicant must be a registered member of the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Regular Contribution: The employee need to be sending the board their monthly payment.
- Condition of the youngster: The youngster must be disabled or mentally retarded.
Application Process:
- Online Process:
- The applicant can register or apply for the welfare scheme through nearby Common Service Centers (CSCs).
- Offline Process:
- Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Visit the nearest Sewa Kendra or the registering officer/Labour Inspector to register as a worker.
- The worker can apply for registration by filling out Application Form No. 28 and depositing the registration fee of ₹25 (one-time) and ₹10 as monthly contribution. Registration is done for a period of 1-5 years.
- Application for Welfare Scheme:
- Approach the Sewa Kendra or the Registering Officer/Labour Inspector to apply for the welfare scheme.
- Ensure that the registration with the board is complete before applying for the scheme benefits.
- Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
Important Links:
- Check Registration Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status via the official link using their Registration Number.
- Download Registration Card: Workers can download their registration cards from the official portal using their Registration Number.
- Check Scheme Application Status: Workers can also check the status of their scheme application via the official portal.
- CSC Locator: Find the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) for services.
- List of Sewa Kendras: Available on the official portal.
Documents Required:
- For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Age proof (self-declaration if no age proof available).
- Residence proof.
- Aadhaar card (if available).
- Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No., IFSC/RTGS code).
- Details of dependents.
- Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) showing 90 days of construction work in Punjab during the last 12 months.
- Nomination Form (Form No. 27).
- For Application for Welfare Scheme:
- Aadhaar card of the mentally retarded/disabled child.
- Medical Certificate from a Civil Surgeon confirming the mental retardation or disability.
- A joint photo of the mentally retarded/disabled child with the beneficiary.
- Annual Life Certificate of the child (online Aadhaar-based life certificate through Jeevan Pramaan is valid).
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How does one go about submitting an application for registration?
The nearest Sewa Kendra or Labour Inspector’s office can be approached by the employee, the form can be submitted, and all the documents for registration can be submitted.
2. What is the list of documents needed to register?
Age proof, residence proof, bank account information, employer certificate, Aadhaar card if applicable, and nomination form.
3.What is the rate of contribution for registration?
The one-time cost of registration would be ₹25 and a recurring monthly payment would be ₹10.
4. Which members of the family are eligible for the benefit?
The benefits are given to the child who has a disability or mental impairment.
5. What kind of financial aid is offered under this program?
The program pays ₹20,000 annually to care for the child with mental retardation.
6. What are the circumstances behind the child’s disability?
A diagnosis of mental retardation or any other recognized condition must have been made for the child.
7. Which application form must to be utilized in order to apply for such a welfare program?
Sewa Kendras are where you may get the welfare scheme application forms. Then, these can be filled appropriately.
8. Who can apply for benefits under this kind of welfare program?
Applications will only be submitted by registered construction workers who have children with intellectual retardation or disability.