What you get
₹ 2,000/- credited as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the monetary benefit provided under the "Diwali Gift Benefit" scheme?
The beneficiary receives [?]2,000 credited as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into their bank account.
Are all the registered Construction Worker eligible to receive the Diwali gift under this scheme?
No, the applicant should be a registered construction worker with at least six months of registration with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and actively contributing to the Board's Fund.
How is the amount of ₹2,000 disbursed to the beneficiaries?
The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the registered construction worker.
Which government entity administers the "Diwali Gift Benefit Scheme"?
The "Diwali Gift Benefit" is a Welfare Scheme managed by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, a part of the Labour Department in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Can a construction worker apply for the "Diwali Gift Benefit" scheme after relocating to a different worksite within Puducherry?
Yes, the construction worker can apply for the "Diwali Gift Benefit" scheme after relocating to a different worksite that is within Puducherry.
How does the receipt or acknowledgment obtained during the submission process contribute to the application?
The receipt serves as proof of submission and includes essential details such as the date and time, facilitating tracking and reference.
Can a construction worker apply for multiple welfare schemes simultaneously using a single application form?
No, there are separate application forms for every welfare scheme of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
The application should be submitted to the competent authority at the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009).
Could you provide details about the grievance redressal mechanism for this Scheme?
Information regarding grievance redressal can be found on Page No. 131 of the Citizen's Charter: https://labour.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charter-2020.pdf.
What role does DBT have in the disbursement of the benefits?
The amount of the financial assistance is credited directly to the bank account of the applicant through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.
How does the scheme ensure that applicants are informed about the necessary documents required during the registration and application processes?
The official document at https://labour.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charter-2020.pdf provides detailed information on the required documents for both registration and application processes.
What role does the Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry play in the application and registration processes?
The Industrial Estate in Thattanchavady, Puducherry, serves as the location for the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, where interested construction workers can obtain application forms and submit their applications and registration forms.