The “Pension for the Construction Workers” scheme is implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This welfare initiative provides a monthly pension to eligible registered workers after they complete 60 years of age. Additionally, the scheme facilitates enrollment under the Pradhan Mantri Shramyogi Mandhan (PMSYM) Pension Scheme for workers aged 18 to 40, with the premium being borne by the Board.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
Eligible workers receive a monthly pension of ₹3,000/-. - PMSYM Enrollment:
Registered workers aged 18 to 40 can be enrolled in the PMSYM Pension Scheme, with the premium costs covered by the Board.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
The applicant must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. - Employment:
The applicant must be engaged as a building or construction worker. - Age Requirement:
The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years. - Service Requirement:
The applicant must have worked in building or other construction for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Registered Member:
The applicant must be a registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. - Membership Duration:
The applicant should have at least 10 years of membership with the Board. - Exclusions:
Workers receiving benefits under the ESIC or the EPF & MP are not eligible for this scheme.
Application Process
Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Application Submission:
- Complete the prescribed registration form along with the required documents.
- Submit the application along with a fee of up to ₹50/- to the officer authorized by the Board.
- Registration and ID Issuance:
- Upon verification, the Registering Officer will register the worker as a beneficiary and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.
Application for the Welfare Scheme:
- Obtain Application Form:
- Registered workers can collect the application form (Form-IX, see guidelines, Page No: 13) from the District Labour Office.
- Form Submission:
- Fill in the form and attach the mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit the completed form to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) for processing.
- Beneficiary Verification:
- Check your beneficiary details online by entering your “BOCW Registration No.” on the official website.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Recent photographs of the worker.
- Attested copy of Proof of Age.
- Attested copy of Address Proof.
- Details of the establishment where the applicant is employed.
- Proof of payment of registration fees.
- Any other documents as required.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Identity Card issued by the Board.
- Copy of Bank Passbook.
- Marriage Certificate from the concerned authority (if applicable for marriage benefits).
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age. -
Is there a minimum service requirement?
Yes, a worker must have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. -
Who is eligible to apply for the welfare scheme?
Registered members of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who have been members for at least 10 years are eligible. -
Who is responsible for registering a worker?
The Registering Officer of the respective area handles the registration and issuance of the Identity Card. -
What is the monthly pension amount?
Eligible workers receive a monthly pension of ₹3,000/- after reaching 60 years of age. -
Is there any additional benefit provided under this scheme?
Yes, there is enrollment under the PMSYM Pension Scheme for workers aged 18 to 40, with the premium borne by the Board. -
Who bears the premium for the PMSYM scheme?
The premium is borne by the BOCW Welfare Board, Silvassa. -
Where should the application be submitted?
Registration applications should be submitted to the authorized officer, while welfare scheme applications should be submitted to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB).
Helpdesk
BOCW Department Contact Details:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0260-2642374
- Address:
Old Circuit House Building,
Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Pin: 396230