What you get
- Financial Assistance: ₹60,000/- for the worker's own marriage or their two (2) dependent children's marriages. | Note: The family of a registered construction worker can avail this assistance only twice, However, there shall be only one claim in respect of a given marriage irrespective of the number of registered construction workers in the family.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka?
Any construction worker whose age is minimum 18 years of age and has worked 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.
What are the mandatory documents for the registration?
The documents required for registration are: Employment Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)), Aadhar Card (Self-Attested), Ration Card(non-mandatory), Age Proof (one of them Example: Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card).
How often must a construction worker renew their registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
A construction worker must renew their registration every 3 years.
What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period?
If a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period, they are granted a 1-year grace period to complete the renewal.
What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration during the grace period?
If the worker fails to renew their registration during the 1-year grace period, their registration will become invalid.
Is there any application fee required for the registration under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
No, as per the guidelines, there is no fee required for the registration.
How to enroll as a beneficiary under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
Applicants can visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) to enroll themselves as a beneficiary under the board: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login
Who is eligible for the “Marriage Assistance” scheme?
To be eligible, the applicant must be a registered construction worker under Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka with at least one (1) year before the marriage for which assistance is sought. Dependent children of the worker are also eligible for this assistance.
How much financial assistance is provided under the Marriage Assistance scheme?
Under this scheme, [?]60,000/- is provided to help with marriage expenses.
Can the assistance be used for multiple marriages?
The assistance can be claimed only once per marriage. A family can avail of this support twice in total.
What is the minimum registration period required to apply for assistance?
The worker must be registered for at least one year before applying for assistance.
Are there any age restrictions for children's marriage?
Yes, the son or daughter must have reached the legal age for marriage i.e. 18 years for women and 21 years for men.
How to apply for the assistance under this scheme?
Applicants should visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) to avail the assistance under this scheme: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login