The “Financial Assistance on Marriage of Children (HBOCWWB)” scheme, launched by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Haryana, provides financial support to registered construction workers for arranging the marriages of their children. The scheme offers different amounts for sons and daughters and covers the marriage of two children, with benefits extendable up to three daughters.
Benefits
- For Son’s Marriage:
Financial assistance of ₹21,000/- is provided. - For Daughter’s Marriage:
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided. - Coverage:
Assistance is sanctioned for the marriage of two children of a beneficiary, with benefits extendable up to the marriage of three daughters.
Eligibility Criteria
- The worker must be registered under the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB).
- The registered worker should have a minimum of one-year regular membership.
- The worker must possess the attested marriage card of his/her son/daughter.
- Undertakings Required:
- The worker must submit, in writing, a commitment to provide the marriage certificate to the concerned Assistant Director’s office within six months.
- The worker must also provide an undertaking or self-declaration stating that no similar assistance has been received from any other Government Department/Board/Corporation and will not be claimed in the future.
Note:
- The marriage card must be attested by an authorized official (e.g., State Government Gazetted Officer, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Labour Inspector, Secretary Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Adhikari, BDPO, DDPO, Naib Tehsildar, Tehsildar, Canongo, Patwari, Assistant Director of Industrial Safety & Health, SDO, or other designated officials).
Application Process
1. Registration of a Construction Worker Under HBOCWWB (Online):
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the Labour Department Haryana website and click on the “Building & Ors Const. Workers Welfare Board” link.
- Instructions & Acknowledgment:
- Read all instructions, tick the acknowledgment, and click “Submit.”
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Verification:
- Without Family ID: Select the appropriate radio button to get redirected to the PPP Portal.
- With Family ID:
- Select “I have family ID,” enter the PPP number, fetch family details, select a family member, verify via OTP, and click “Click to Verify.”
- Aadhaar Verification:
- Provide your Aadhaar number, tick the declaration checkbox, and click “Continue.”
- Complete Registration Form:
- Fill in the registration form and submit.
- Login & Work Experience:
- After registration, log in using your credentials.
- To avail of benefits, pay the registration fee and add work experience of minimum 90 days from the preceding year.
- Work experience details must be approved by the officer.
2. Applying for Scheme Benefits via Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:
- Portal Registration:
- Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. If not registered, click on “New User/Register Here” and fill in mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, and Password).
- Receive Login ID:
- A login ID will be sent to your mobile.
- Login & Application:
- Log in and click on “Sign in here.”
- In the “Scheme/Services list,” select the Financial Assistance scheme for marriage and click “Apply for Service/Scheme.”
- Form Submission:
- Complete the online application form with all required details and submit.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, etc.
- Passport-Size Photograph
- Copy of Undertaking (self-declaration regarding non-receipt of similar assistance)
- Work Slip Copy
- Proof of Residence: Ration Card, etc.
- Bank Account Details
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of Age
- Marriage Certificate of the Children:
- Self-attested copies of the bride’s and groom’s proof of age (minimum age requirements: bride 18 years, groom 21 years).
- Attested Marriage Card of the child, verified by an authorized official.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the objective of the scheme?
To provide financial assistance to registered construction workers for arranging the marriages of their children. -
Which department has launched this scheme?
The scheme is launched by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Haryana. -
Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
Registered construction workers with a minimum of one-year regular membership and an attested marriage card for their son/daughter. -
Can a general category worker be eligible to apply under this scheme?
Yes, provided they are registered under HBOCWWB and meet all eligibility criteria. -
Is this scheme only for residents of Haryana?
Yes, it is applicable only to workers registered under HBOCWWB in Haryana. -
What are the benefits of the scheme?
Financial assistance of ₹21,000/- for a son’s marriage and ₹50,000/- for a daughter’s marriage. Benefits can be extended for the marriage of up to two children (with additional extension for up to three daughters). -
Within how many days must the marriage certificate be submitted?
The worker must submit the marriage certificate within six months of the marriage. -
Is the worker required to submit an undertaking?
Yes, the worker must provide an undertaking that no similar assistance has been received or will be claimed from any other authority. -
How can a construction worker register under HBOCWWB?
Registration is completed online via the Labour Department Haryana website, including PPP and Aadhaar verifications, followed by adding work experience. -
Is there any registration fee?
Yes, registration involves a fee after the initial free three-year period. -
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
After registration, the application for benefits is submitted online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.