The Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers is a welfare initiative by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab. This scheme aims to provide free cycles to the children of registered construction workers during their studies from 9th to 12th class in the State of Punjab. The scheme ensures that eligible children receive one cycle free of cost, helping them with transportation for education.
Benefits
- Free Cycle:
- One cycle is provided to the child of a registered construction worker.
- The scheme is applicable once during the period when the child is studying between 9th and 12th grade.
Eligibility Criteria
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a resident of Punjab.
- Employment:
- Must be a building/construction worker (unorganised worker).
- Age Requirement:
- Must be between 18 and 60 years.
- Service Requirement:
- Must have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
- Income Criteria:
- Must have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
- Exclusivity:
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
- The applicant should not have membership of EPF/NPS/ESIC and should not be an income tax payer.
For the Welfare Scheme Application (for the Child):
- Beneficiary:
- The beneficiary must be a child of a registered construction worker under the BOCW Welfare Board, Punjab.
- Education:
- The beneficiary should be studying in any class between 9th to 12th in the State of Punjab.
- Previous Benefits:
- The beneficiary should not have received any cycle under the “Mai Bhago Cycle Scheme.”
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
- For New Registration:
- Approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering Officers/Labour Inspector.
- A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling Application Form No. 28, depositing a one-time registration fee of ₹25/-, and paying a monthly contribution fee of ₹10/-.
- Registration is valid for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years.
Welfare Scheme Application Process:
- Application Submission:
- To apply for the cycle scheme benefit, approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering Officers/Labour Inspector.
- Online Resources:
- Registered workers can check their registration status, download their registration card, and check scheme application status through the provided online links.
- Use the CSC Locator and List of Sewa Kendra links to find the nearest facility.
- Submission:
- Fill out the prescribed application form (available for download) and attach the mandatory documents.
- Submit the completed form to the designated officer in the labour department and request an acknowledgment receipt containing the submission date, time, and a unique identification number.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Age Proof:
- Age proof document (or self-declaration if unavailable).
- Residence Proof:
- Proof of residence.
- Aadhaar Card:
- Copy of Aadhaar (if available).
- Bank Details:
- Bank account details (including branch, account number, and IFSC/RTGS number).
- Dependents’ Details:
- Details of dependents.
- Employer’s Certificate:
- Form No. 28 (certifying at least 90 days of construction work in the last 12 months).
- Nomination Form:
- Form No. 27.
For the Welfare Scheme Application:
- Educational Proof:
- Proof of educational details/marksheets for the beneficiary.
- Additional Documents:
- Any other documents as required by the scheme guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab?
- Only building/construction workers (unorganised) who meet the eligibility criteria can register.
- Is there a minimum service requirement for registration?
- Yes, the worker should have at least 90 days of construction work in the last 12 months.
- Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
- The scheme is for children of registered construction workers who are studying in classes 9th to 12th.
- For how long can a construction worker be registered at a time?
- Registration is for a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 5 years.
- What is the procedure for applying for registration?
- Workers must fill Application Form No. 28 at a Sewa Kendra or through designated officers and pay the required fees.
- Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
- The beneficiary should be the child of a registered construction worker, studying in classes 9th to 12th in Punjab, and should not have received a cycle under the “Mai Bhago Cycle Scheme.”
- Is there any cost associated with receiving a cycle under this scheme?
- No, the cycle is provided free of cost.
- What form is used to apply for this welfare scheme?
- The application form for the scheme is available for download and submission at the respective Sewa Kendra or through designated officers.
- Whom should applicants approach to get benefits of the welfare scheme?
- Applicants should approach the nearest Sewa Kendra or the Registering Officers/Labour Inspector.
Important Links and Helpdesk Information
- Check Registration Application Status:
- Download Registration Card:
- Check Scheme Application Status:
- CSC Locator:
- List of Sewa Kendra:
Helpdesk Contact:
- 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]
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)