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Pension for the Construction Workers

The "Pension for the Construction Workers'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, U.T. Administration of DNH & DD, is a welfare scheme that provides a monthly pension after completion of 60 years to the eligible registered member.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Monthly Pension: ₹3,000/-. - Enrollment under PMSYM Pension scheme: Registration of workers in the age group of 18 to 40 under the PMSYM (Pradhan Mantri Shramyogi Mandhan Pension scheme). The premium shall be borne by the BOCW Welfare Board, Silvassa.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.; The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.; The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.; The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.; The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.; The applicant should have at least 10 years of membership with the Board.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

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.

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.

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?

Any registered member of the board serving more than 10 years of membership shall be considered for this benefit.

How much pension will a worker receive after completing 60 years of age?

A Worker will receive a pension of [?]3,000 per month after completing 60 years of age.

Is there any additional benefit provided under this scheme?

Yes, as an additional benefit, the beneficiaries in the age group of 18 to 40 shall be enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan (PMSYM) Pension Scheme.

Who will bear the premium for the PMSYM Pension Scheme for registered BOC Workers?

The premium for the PMSYM Pension Scheme for registered BOC Workers will be borne by the BOCW Welfare Board, Silvassa.