The “Widow Pension” scheme is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), under the Labour Department of the Government of Haryana. This scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹3,000 to the widow of a registered construction worker, provided she is not receiving similar benefits from any other government department, board, corporation, or PSU. The aim is to offer financial security to the bereaved family, ensuring that the widow receives regular support after the loss of her husband.
Benefits
- Monthly Pension:
A pension of ₹3,000 is provided per month to the eligible widow.
Eligibility
- Relationship:
The applicant must be the widow of a deceased construction worker. - Worker Registration:
The deceased worker should have been registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. - Membership Duration:
The deceased worker must have been a regular member of HBOCWWB for at least three years. - Residency:
The widow must reside in Haryana. - Employment Restrictions:
The widow should not be employed by the Haryana Government, any board, corporation, or PSU. - Marital Status:
The widow is ineligible for the pension if she remarries. - Other Benefits:
The widow should not be receiving a similar benefit from any other government entity, department, board, corporation, or PSU.
Application Process
Online
- Registration for Deceased Worker:
- Visit the Official Website of the Labour Department Haryana (https://hrylabour.gov.in/).
- Click on the “Building & Ors Const. Workers Welfare Board” link. If you don’t have login details, click on “Click Here” to register.
- Read all instructions, tick the acknowledgment, and click “Submit.”
- Select “I have Family ID” and enter the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Family ID. (If you don’t have it, select the appropriate option to get your PPP ID via the PPP Portal.)
- Select the option “Registration for deceased worker” and click on “Click Here to Fetch Family Details” to display the family members registered under the given Family ID.
- Select a family member for registration, enter the OTP sent for verification, click “Click to Verify,” and then click “Continue.”
- Complete the registration form and submit it.
- After final submission, log in using your username and password.
- Apply for Scheme Benefits:
- Visit the Official Website of the Labour Department Haryana and click on “HBOCW Board Beneficiary Login.”
- Enter your Username, Password, and Captcha, then click “Submit.”
- In the opened window, click on “Schemes” to view the list of available schemes.
- Select the “Widow Pension” scheme and review its details.
- Fill in all required details in the online application form and submit it.
- Application Tracking:
- Track your application status online through the official website. Relevant updates will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Documents Required
- Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card or Voter Card)
- Passport-size photograph
- Proof of residence
- Ration Card
- Bank account details (including Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC code)
- Proof of age
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
- Death Certificate of the deceased worker
- Proof of relationship (e.g., marriage certificate or any document establishing the spouse’s status)
- Proof of three-year regular contribution/membership with HBOCWWB
- Undertaking (self-declaration that no similar benefit is being received)
- Any other documents as required by the board
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for the widow pension?
The widow of a deceased construction worker registered with HBOCWWB is eligible, provided all criteria are met. - How much pension is provided under this scheme?
A monthly pension of ₹3,000 is provided. - Can the widow receive this pension if she remarries?
No, the widow becomes ineligible if she remarries. - What if the widow is employed by the Haryana Government or a PSU?
She will not be eligible for the pension if employed by the government, any board, corporation, or PSU. - What is the required membership duration for the deceased worker?
The worker must have been a regular member of HBOCWWB for at least three years. - How can the widow apply for the pension?
The application is processed online via the official website of the Labour Department Haryana. Follow the registration and application steps as outlined. - Where can I track my application status?
Application status can be tracked online on the official website, and updates are sent to the registered mobile number.