This scheme, implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, provides financial assistance to registered construction workers or their nominees/dependents in case of:
- Permanent Disability (100%)
- Chronic Diseases (for treatment of the worker or their dependents)
- Surgery/Operation (excluding maternity-related procedures)
Benefits
- Permanent Disability (100%):
- Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/-.
- Chronic Diseases Treatment:
- Assistance up to ₹1,00,000/- per year.
- Covers self-treatment or treatment for dependents as indoor patients at any hospital.
- Surgery/Operation:
- A fixed amount of ₹40,000/- (maternity-related operations are excluded).
Eligibility Criteria
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.
- Occupation:
- Must be employed as a building or construction worker.
- Age:
- Between 18 and 60 years.
- Service Requirement:
- Should have engaged in any building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application Under the Welfare Scheme:
- Must be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant (or their nominee/dependent) should have experienced:
- 100% Permanent Disability, or
- Chronic Diseases (for self or dependents), or
- Surgery/Operation (non-maternity related) due to an incident during employment.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker (Offline):
- Submission:
- Fill out the prescribed registration form and submit it along with required documents and a fee (not more than ₹50/-) to the authorized officer of the Board.
- Verification & Identity Card:
- After verification, the officer registers the worker as a beneficiary and issues an Identity Card.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme (Offline):
- Obtain Form:
- Registered workers must fill the prescribed Form-V (refer to the guidelines, Page No: 10) for the welfare scheme.
- Document Submission:
- Submit the completed application form along with all mandatory documents (self-attested where required) to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB).
- Verification:
- The application is verified as per the scheme guidelines before the financial assistance is sanctioned.
Checking Beneficiary Details:
- Visit the official website and enter the “BOCW Registration No.” in the search box to verify beneficiary details.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Photographs:
- Recent passport-sized photographs of the worker.
- Proof of Age:
- Attested copy of the birth certificate or other valid age proof.
- Proof of Address:
- Attested copy of an address proof.
- Employment Details:
- Details of the establishment where the applicant is employed.
- Registration Fee Proof:
- Evidence of payment of the registration fee.
- Other Documents:
- Any additional documents as prescribed by the Board.
For Application Under the Welfare Scheme:
- Medical Expenses:
- Copy of bills for incurred medical expenses.
- Medical Certificate:
- Copies of relevant medical certificates.
- Disability Certificate:
- Certificate stating the cause and extent of disability (if applicable).
Helpdesk & Contact Details
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0260-2642374
- Address:
Old Circuit House Building,
Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Pin: 396230
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years. - Is there a minimum service requirement for registration?
Yes, the worker must have engaged in construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. - Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
Registered workers or their nominees/dependents who have suffered permanent disability, chronic diseases, or require surgery/operation (non-maternity) are eligible. - Who registers a worker as a beneficiary?
Registration is handled by an authorized officer of the Board. - What form is used for the welfare scheme application?
Applicants should use Form-V for registration and Form-XXXIV (if applicable) for applying for benefits. - Where is the application submitted?
The application is submitted offline to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) of the Board. - What financial support is provided for 100% permanent disability?
₹1,00,000/- is provided. - What support is available for chronic diseases?
Assistance up to ₹1,00,000/- per year for treatment. - What is the financial assistance for surgery/operation?
A fixed amount of ₹40,000/- is provided, excluding maternity-related procedures. - Are there any conditions for reimbursement for chronic diseases?
Beneficiaries may receive treatment as indoor patients at any hospital for themselves or dependents. - Does the assistance for surgery cover maternity?
No, surgeries/operations related to maternity are excluded.