The “Financial Assistance for Marriage” scheme is initiated by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, specifically for registered workers under the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB). The scheme provides financial support to registered workers for the marriage of their two children, thereby easing the financial burden associated with marital expenses.
Benefits
- Cash Assistance:
Eligible registered workers receive a cash assistance of ₹10,000/-.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The applicant must be employed in building and other construction works.
- The applicant should be registered with the Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
- The applicant’s membership must be active at the time of application for availing marriage assistance for his/her children.
- The age criteria for the applicant’s children are as follows: above 18 years for females and above 21 years for males.
Application Process
Offline
Registration Process:
- Worker Registration:
The applicant must first register as a labour/worker under the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB). - Obtain Application Form:
The application form can be obtained from the registered office of the APB&OCWWB in the respective district or downloaded from the official website of the Department of Labour and Employment. Download Application Form - Form Submission:
Ensure that all information is correctly filled in before submitting the application form to the concerned office. - Verification and Identity Card:
After successful verification, the applicant will be registered as a worker/labour under the board, and an identity card will be issued.
Benefit Application Process:
- Contact Registering Officers:
To avail of the scheme benefits, the applicant must contact the Registering Officers of the APB&OCWWB in the respective district. - Submit Application Form:
Fill out the prescribed application form completely and attach all relevant documents. Then, submit the form to the concerned office. - Verification and Benefit Disbursement:
Upon successful verification of the application, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.
Documents Required
- Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.).
- Xerox copy of the worker’s registration card.
- Completed application form.
- Bank account details (or the front page of the passbook).
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Birth certificate as age proof of the children.
- Address proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered workers for the marriage of their children. - By which department was this scheme launched?
The scheme was launched by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. - What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?
It stands for Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. - How much cash assistance will be given to the eligible worker?
Eligible workers receive a cash assistance of ₹10,000/-. - For how many children will the financial assistance be given to the registered worker?
The assistance is provided for the marriage of two children. - Who is eligible under this scheme?
Only registered workers employed in the construction sector who are permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh are eligible. - Is this scheme only for a worker/labour of Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes, only workers from Arunachal Pradesh can avail of this scheme. - Is it mandatory to be registered under the Board?
Yes, active registration under the APB&OCWWB is mandatory. - Can a worker be eligible to take the benefits of the scheme if the membership has expired?
No, the membership must be active at the time of application. - How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?
By following the prescribed offline application process and submitting the required documents. - Can I get the application form online for registration?
Yes, the application form can be downloaded from the official website.