What you get
- Quantum of Assistance: ₹1,000/-.
Who can apply
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 Odisha?
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 District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors are acting as Registering Officers for the registration of beneficiaries under the Board.
Who is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board?
Every building worker who is between the age of 18-60 years and who has been engaged in any building or other construction work for not less than 90 days during the preceding one year is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board of Odisha.
Can Odia migrant workmen be registered as beneficiaries under the Odisha Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board?
Yes, Odia migrant workmen engaged in building and other construction works in other states can be registered as beneficiaries under the Odisha Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.
What is the procedure for applying for the registration?
To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should download Form-XXVII and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required) and a fee of [?]20/- to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area. | Alternatively, registration can also be done through the official website of the Odisha BOCWW Board: https://nirmanshramik.odisha.gov.in/obocwwb/public/cwLogin .
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-XXVII. You can obtain this form from the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors in your area.
How much is the fee associated with the registration process?
The registration fee is [?]20/- which is payable during the registration.
What happens after I pay the application fee?
After you pay the application fee of [?]20/-, your application will be reviewed by the registering officer. The decision to approve or reject your application will be based on the merits of your application.
Who decides whether my application will be approved or rejected?
The registering officer is responsible for deciding whether your application will be approved or rejected based on its merits.
Can my application be rejected even if I have paid the application fee?
Yes, your application can be rejected even if you have paid the application fee. The final decision is made by the registering officer based on the merits of your application.
How much is the fee associated with the renewal of the registration?
The renewal fee is [?]50/- which is payable during the renewal process of the registration.
What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?
A registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Odisha, who has deposited up-to-date annual contributions for one year, shall be considered for this benefit.
How much reimbursement can a beneficiary receive for the purchase of Safety Equipments?
A beneficiary can receive reimbursement of up to [?]1,000/- for the purchase of Safety Equipments.
Where can the beneficiary purchase safety equipments?
The beneficiary must purchase safety equipments from any registered shop with a TIN/ SRIN number.
Is physical verification of the purchased items necessary?
Yes, the beneficiary is required to present the purchased bicycle and safety equipment to the Registering Officer-cum-District Labour Officer for verification.
How will the reimbursement amount be disbursed to the beneficiary?
The benefit amount will be released through an A/C Payee Cheque or bank transfer only.
Will the reimbursement be recorded anywhere?
Yes, the benefit given will be reflected in the beneficiary's Pass Book as well as in the office copy of the Pass Book.
What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
The application must be made in the prescribed Form-XLIV. The form can be downloaded from https://bocboard.labdirodisha.gov.in/Building/homecontent/BeneficiaryForms/WORKING%20TOOLS.pdf or can be collected from the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area.
Where do I submit the application for this welfare scheme?
Application can be submitted online on: https://nirmanshramik.odisha.gov.in/obocwwb/public/cwLogin . Alternatively , the offline application for this welfare scheme should be submitted to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors in your area.
What happens if the application is rejected?
In case of rejection, the applicants would be intimated about such rejection, with due intimation to the Board.
What are the consequences of submitting fraudulent documents for assistance?
In case of receipt of assistance on the basis of fraudulent documents, the amount released towards any assistance would be recovered from the applicant under the provisions of the OPDR Act, and his/ her membership would be ceased.