The “Financial Assistance to Disabled Children” scheme is an initiative by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), under the Labour Department, Government of Haryana. This scheme is designed to provide monthly financial support of ₹2,000 to the dependent children of registered workers who have been medically certified as having a physical or mental disability of 50% or more. The support aims to help these children maintain a minimum standard of living and assist families in managing additional care and rehabilitation expenses. To be eligible, the construction worker must have maintained regular membership with the Board for at least one year.
Benefits
- Monthly Assistance:
Eligible children receive a monthly grant of ₹2,000.
Eligibility
- The deceased or registered construction worker must be a member of the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The worker must have maintained regular membership for at least one year.
- The registered worker’s dependent children, who are declared by a medical authority to have 50% or more physical or mental disability, are eligible.
- A valid disability certificate issued by the District Medical Board must be submitted.
- The dependent child’s name must be included in the ration card.
- The dependent child must not have any source of income.
- The dependent child must not be married.
- To continue receiving financial assistance, the worker must submit/upload a live certificate of the dependent child every year.
Application Process
Online
- Registration:
- Visit the official website of the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Follow the registration process using the provided portal (instructions and details are available on the official website and user manual).
- Login and Apply:
- Log in using your credentials.
- Navigate to the “Benefit” section and select the “Financial Assistance to Disabled Children” scheme.
- Fill in all the required details and upload the necessary documents.
- Submit the application to generate a tracking or reference number for future use.
- Verification and Disbursement:
- The submitted application is verified by the concerned officers.
- On successful verification, the benefit is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof:
Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc. - Residence Proof:
Ration Card, or other residence certificates. - Birth Certificate:
For age verification of the dependent child. - Disability Certificate:
Issued by the District Medical Board confirming a 50% or more physical/mental disability. - Bank Account Details:
Bank passbook or statement showing account number, branch, and IFSC code. - Declaration:
An affidavit stating that the dependent child has no source of income and is not married. - Additional Documents:
Any other documents as specified by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme provides monthly financial assistance of ₹2,000 to support the living expenses of dependent children with 50% or more disability. - Who is eligible for the scheme?
The dependent children of registered construction workers (with a minimum of one year membership) who have been certified as 50% or more physically or mentally disabled. - What documents are required for proof of disability?
A valid disability certificate issued by the District Medical Board is mandatory. - How is the financial assistance disbursed?
The benefit is disbursed monthly via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s bank account. - Can the financial assistance be continued?
Yes, the assistance is provided monthly; however, the worker must submit a live certificate of the dependent child each year. - Are there any income or marital status criteria for the dependent child?
The dependent child should not have any source of income and must not be married.