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Financial assistance for Marriage for the Construction Worker

The "Financial Assistance for Marriage for the Construction Workers'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, U.T. Administration of DNH & DD, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance for marriage of self and for children (upto 2 children) of the building workers.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

1.Marriage of Female registered member₹51,000/-2.Marriage of Male Registered member₹35,000/-3.Marriage of Daughter of Registered member₹51,000/-4.Marriage of Son of Registered member₹35,000/-

Who can apply

Should be a registered member having six months membership Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; Should be one of the first two children of a registered member of the board.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Where should the application for registration be submitted?

The application for registration has to be made to the officer authorized by the Board.

What is the registration fee for becoming a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Fund?

The registration fee is not more than fifty rupees.

What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

The building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.

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.

Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?

The officer authorized by the Board is responsible for registering the worker as a beneficiary under the Act.

Who is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Fund?

Every building worker who is between the age of eighteen and sixty and who has been engaged in any building or other construction work for not less than ninety days during the preceding twelve months is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Fund under this Act.

What is the procedure for applying for registration?

Application for registration is to be made in the prescribed form and is to be accompanied by prescribed documents and a fee of not more than fifty rupees.

Is there a specific form for the registration application?

Yes, the application for registration must be made in the prescribed form. You can obtain this form from the authorized officer of the Board.

What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?

The application must be made in the prescribed Form-VIII.

Where do I submit the application for this welfare scheme?

Submit your welfare scheme application to the Member Secretary of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCWWB).

What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?

First two children of any registered member and the member self, shall be considered for this benefit.

What is the quantum of assistance provided for the marriage of a female registered member?

The amount provided for the marriage of a female registered member is [?]51,000/-.

How much assistance is provided for the marriage of a male registered member?

The amount provided for the marriage of a male registered member is [?]35,000/-.

What is the amount provided for the marriage of a daughter of a registered member?

The amount provided for the marriage of a daughter of a registered member is [?]51,000/-.

What is the assistance amount provided for the marriage of a son of a registered member?

The amount provided for the marriage of a son of a registered member is [?]35,000/-.