The Marriage Gift Scheme is a welfare initiative by the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (TB&OCWWB) under the Labour, Employment, and Training & Finance Department, Telangana. This scheme provides financial assistance as a marriage gift to support unmarried registered women workers and the daughters of registered building and construction workers who have attained the age of 18 years.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- A one-time grant of ₹30,000/- is provided as financial assistance for marriage expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
For Construction Workers (Women Only):
- Must be a registered woman under the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should be unmarried.
- The scheme applies only to the applicant’s first marriage.
For Daughters of Construction Workers:
- One or both parents must be registered under the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- A registered worker can avail the scheme benefits for up to two daughters.
- The daughter(s) must have completed 18 years of age at the time of application.
- If both parents are registered workers, only one parent is eligible for the scheme amount.
Application Process (Offline)
- Download the Application Form:
- Visit the official website and click on the “Downloads” section at the top of the menu.
- Click on the download button corresponding to the Marriage Gift Scheme.
- Fill in the Application:
- Complete all mandatory fields on the application form and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested if required).
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned officer in the Labour Department.
- Obtain Receipt:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority, ensuring it includes the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Note:
- The scheme applies only to the applicant’s first marriage.
- Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of marriage.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph.
- Registration Card under the BOCW Act (attested copy).
- Age Proof Certificate of the applicant or beneficiary.
- Xerox Copy of Aadhaar Card.
- Wedding Invitation Card.
- Photographs of the Marriage Ceremony.
- Marriage Certificate (attested copy).
- Renewal Challan Copy.
- Advance stamped receipt.
- First page of Bank Passbook (attested copy).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Who is eligible for the Marriage Gift Scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries include unmarried registered women workers and the daughters of registered construction workers who have reached the age of 18 years. -
What is the amount provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides ₹30,000/- as a one-time financial assistance. -
How many daughters of a registered worker can benefit from this scheme?
A registered construction worker can receive the benefit for up to two daughters. -
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of marriage. -
Can both parents apply for the scheme if they are registered workers?
No, if both parents are registered workers, only one parent is eligible for the scheme amount. -
How is the scheme amount disbursed?
The financial assistance is provided as a marriage gift following the verification and approval of the application. -
Is the scheme applicable for a second marriage?
No, the scheme is applicable only for the first marriage. -
Where can the application form be obtained?
The application form can be downloaded from the official website under the “Downloads” section.