The “Financial Assistance for Marriage for the Construction Workers” scheme is 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. This welfare initiative provides financial support for the marriage of registered workers and for the marriage of their children (up to two children). The scheme aims to help ease the financial burden on construction workers and ensure a dignified marriage for them and their family members.
Benefits
- Marriage of Female Registered Member: ₹51,000
- Marriage of Male Registered Member: ₹35,000
- Marriage of Daughter of Registered Member: ₹51,000
- Marriage of Son of Registered Member: ₹35,000
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 should be engaged as a building or construction worker. - Age:
The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age. - Service Requirement:
The applicant must have completed at least 90 days of building or construction work in a given year.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Registered Member:
The applicant should be a registered member of the Board with at least six months of membership. - For Children:
Alternatively, the scheme is also available to the first two children (son or daughter) of a registered member.
Application Process
Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Obtain Registration Form:
- Fill out the prescribed registration form available in the prescribed format.
- Submit Required Documents and Fee:
- Submit the completed form along with the prescribed documents and a fee not exceeding ₹50 to the authorized officer of the Board.
Application for the Welfare Scheme:
- Fill Application Form:
- Registered workers can fill out the prescribed Form-VIII (refer to guidelines, e.g., Page No: 13) along with all mandatory documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit Application:
- Submit the completed and signed application form along with the required documents to the Member Secretary of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Verify Beneficiary Details:
- Check the beneficiary details by visiting the official website and entering the “BOCW Registration No.” of the concerned beneficiary in the search box.
Helpdesk Details:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0260-2642374
- Address:
Old Circuit House Building,
Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli,
Pin: 396230
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 the registration fee.
- Any other document as required by the Board.
For Application under the Welfare Scheme:
- Aadhaar Number.
- Copy of Marriage Certificate.
- Bank Account Details.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the Board?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age. -
Is there a minimum service requirement for registration?
Yes, the applicant must have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. -
Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
The scheme is available to registered building/construction workers who are members of the Board for at least six months, as well as to the first two children (son or daughter) of a registered member. -
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
The registration is carried out by the officer authorized by the Board as per the prescribed process. -
What is the registration fee for becoming a beneficiary?
The fee is not more than ₹50. -
Is there a specific form for the registration application?
Yes, applicants must use the prescribed registration form provided by the Board. -
What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
Registered members should use Form-VIII (refer to the guidelines). -
Where should the application for this welfare scheme be submitted?
The application should be submitted to the Member Secretary of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. -
What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?
The applicant must be a registered building/construction worker or the first two children of a registered member with at least six months of membership, and meet the age and service requirements. -
What is the quantum of assistance provided for the marriage of a female registered member?
₹51,000. -
How much assistance is provided for the marriage of a male registered member?
₹35,000. -
What is the amount provided for the marriage of a daughter of a registered member?
₹51,000. -
What is the assistance amount provided for the marriage of a son of a registered member?
₹35,000.