The Financial Assistance for Self-Marriage of Registered Women Workers scheme is an initiative implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Haryana. This scheme aims to empower registered women workers by providing financial assistance for arranging their own marriage. It is designed to support women in the construction sector who have been registered with the board for at least one year and have not received marriage assistance from any other government department, board, or corporation.
Benefits
- Financial Support: Provides ₹50,000 for arranging self-marriage.
- Empowerment: Encourages independence by assisting women in managing their own marriage expenses.
- Exclusive Benefit: Available only to women who have not received marriage assistance from any other government agency.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scheme, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
- The applicant must be a woman engaged in building or construction work.
- The applicant should be a registered member of the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB).
- The registered woman worker must have maintained a minimum one-year regular membership with the board and must have an active membership.
- The applicant must submit an undertaking/self-declaration stating that she has not received, and will not receive, marriage assistance from any other Government Department, Board, or Corporation.
Application Process (Online)
Registration of a Construction Worker Under HBOCWWB
- Visit the Official Website: Navigate to the official website of the Labour Department, Haryana.
- Access Registration: Click on the “Building & Ors Const. Workers Welfare Board” link on the home page.
- Acknowledge Instructions: Read the instructions, tick the acknowledgment, and click on the “Submit” button.
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Verification:
- Without Family ID: If you don’t have or have forgotten your PPP ID, select the appropriate radio button to be redirected to the PPP Portal for retrieval.
- With Family ID: Select “I have family ID,” enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number, click “Fetch Family Details,” select a family member, complete the OTP verification, and click “Click to Verify.”
- Aadhaar Verification: Provide your Aadhaar number, tick the declaration checkbox, and click on “Continue.”
- Complete Registration: Fill out and submit the complete registration form.
- Login: After registration, log in using your username and password. (Note: Benefits are not available until additional steps are completed.)
- Add Work Experience: Pay the registration fee and add a minimum of 90 days of work experience from the preceding year. Benefits can be availed once this work experience is approved by the officer.
Applying for the Scheme
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the Labour Department’s website.
- HBOCW Board Beneficiary Login: Click on “HBOCW Board Beneficiary Login.”
- Enter Credentials: Input your username, password, and captcha, then click the submit button.
- Access Scheme List: In the opened window, click on “Schemes” to see the list of available schemes.
- Select Scheme: Choose the Financial Assistance for Self-Marriage scheme and read the details.
- Complete Application Form: Fill in all the required details in the online application form and submit it.
- Application Tracking: You can track the status of your application online via the official website. Updates will also be sent to your registered mobile number.
Documents Required
For Registration Under HBOCWWB
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter Card
- Photograph: Passport-size photograph
- Work Experience: Attested work experience document
- Proof of Residence: Ration Card, Permanent Residence Certificate, etc.
- Bank Account Details
- Caste Certificate: (If applicable)
- Proof of Age
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
- Disability Certificate: (If applicable)
- Any Other Documents: As required by the board
For Scheme Benefits
- Identity Proof/ID Card of the worker
- Marriage Registration Certificate
- Undertaking/Self-Declaration: Stating that the applicant has not received and will not receive similar assistance from any other government agency
- Any Other Documents: As specified
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What does the scheme offer?
A1: The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹50,000 for arranging self-marriage for registered women workers in the construction sector.
Q2: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A2: Eligible applicants receive ₹50,000 in financial assistance.
Q3: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A3: The scheme is open to registered women workers engaged in building or construction work with a minimum one-year membership on the HBOCWWB, who have not received marriage assistance from any other government agency.
Q4: What is the minimum membership duration required for eligibility?
A4: A minimum of one year of regular membership with the HBOCWWB is required.
Q5: What declaration is necessary for eligibility?
A5: The applicant must submit an undertaking/self-declaration confirming that she has not received, and will not receive, marriage assistance from any other Government Department, Board, or Corporation.
Q6: Where can one apply for this scheme?
A6: Applications can be submitted online through the official website of the Labour Department, Haryana using the HBOCW Board Beneficiary Login.
Q7: Are there any documents required for the application?
A7: Yes, documents include identity proof, work experience documents, proof of residence, bank account details, marriage registration certificate, and a self-declaration, among others.
Q8: Can applicants check the status of their application?
A8: Yes, applicants can track their application status online via the official website, and updates will be sent to their registered mobile number.