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Punjab
Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Building Worker
Construction Worker
Labour
Tool Kit
Details
The "Tool Kit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board will provide reimbursement for the purchase of tools related to their profession to registered construction workers who have completed training under the “Skill Upgradation” or “Recognition of Prior Learning” scheme of the Board.
Benefits
Financial Assistance: Upto ₹5,000/-.
Note:
- A construction worker can get the benefit of the tool kit scheme after every three years.
- The financial benefit under the scheme shall be reimbursed after the beneficiary has purchased the tools.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
- The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
- The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
- The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
- The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
- The applicant should be paying the contribution regularly.
- The applicant should have received training under the “Skill Upgradation” or “Recognition of Prior Learning” scheme of the Board.
- Purchased tools should be relevant to their profession.
Application Process
Online - via CSCs
Offline
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
- For new registration of workers please approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
- To apply for benefits of the concerned welfare scheme, please approach to nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector of your area.
Note:
- Registration with the Board: A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling out Application Form No 28 along with depositing registration fees of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as contribution fees. A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years. The registered worker is called 'Beneficiary' of the Board.
Important Links:
- Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
- Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their registration Registration Card through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
- Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can check their scheme application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
- CSC Locator: Visit this link to search nearest Common Service Center (CSC) of your area.
- List of Sewa Kendra: Visit this link to see the list of Sewa Kendra.
Helpdesk:
Punjab Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
Address: Labour Bhawan Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062
Phone : +91 172-2540125
Email : bocwhq@gmail.com
For Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-
Phone : +91 172-2540125
Email : bocwhq@gmail.com
Office Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday
(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
- Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration).
- Residence proof.
- Aadhaar card(if available).
- Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).
- Detail of dependents.
- Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab).
- Nomination Form (Form No. 27).
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Certificate of RPL Training / Training Centre/ Training Agency.
- Copies of Bills/ Invoices of Purchased Tools.
- Any other documents (if required).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab?
Any construction worker whose age is between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.
Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.
Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.
For how long a construction worker can get registered at a time?
A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years.
What is the procedure for applying for the registration?
Any construction worker who is of 18 years and below 60 years’ age and has Worked in Punjab State for not less than 90 days shall apply for registration as construction worker on the prescribed Form No. 28 which is available on the Board’s website or from the office of ALC/LCO and Labour Inspectors of the area.
Whom to apply for the registration?
A construction worker who intends to get himself registered as a member of the Board shall apply to the Labour Inspector of his area.
What are the mandatory documents for the registration?
The documents required for registration are, age proof(If no age proof is available self declaration), residence proof, aadhaar card(if available), Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/RTGS number), detail of dependents, and employer’s certificate of working for 90 days as construction worker, and nomination form.
Is there a specific form for the registration through offline mode as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?
Yes, the application for registration must be made in Form No. 28.
How much is the fee associated with the registration process?
The rate of registration fee is ₹25/- at the time of registration. It is a one time fee.
What is the rate of contribution?
A registered worker is required to contribute ₹10/-per month as contribution fee to the Board.
Who are the family members considered for the benefits?
Husband or wife, minor sons (including major sons who are insane or physically handicapped and unable to earn), unmarried daughters and the parents of the building worker, who are solely dependent on the registered worker.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Applicants must be registered members of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab, must be regularly paying contributions, must have completed training under the “Skill Upgradation” or “Recognition of Prior Learning” schemes, and must purchase tools relevant to their profession.
What is the financial assistance amount provided under the scheme?
The scheme offers financial assistance of up to ₹5,000/- for the purchase of professional tools.
How often can a construction worker benefit from the scheme?
A construction worker can benefit from the “Tool Kit Scheme" once every three(3) years.
How is the financial benefit provided?
The financial benefit is provided as a reimbursement after the beneficiary has purchased the tools.
What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
The application must be made in the prescribed Form No. 47 which can be downloaded from https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/BOCW%20Scheme%20Forms/Tools%20Scheme%20Performa.pdf or can be collected from the Labour Inspectors of the concerned area.
Whom to apply for getting benefits of welfare schemes?
For the application of the concerned welfare schemes of the Board, the construction worker has to visit the nearest Sewa Kendras or contact the Assistant Labour Commissioner/ Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer/ Labour Inspector/ Labour Enforcement Officer of the concerned area.
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Punjab
Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Building Worker
Construction Worker
Labour
Tool Kit
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
The "Tool Kit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board will provide reimbursement for the purchase of tools related to their profession to registered construction workers who have completed training under the “Skill Upgradation” or “Recognition of Prior Learning” scheme of the Board.
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