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Balri Birth Gift Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

"Balri Birth Gift Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Dept. of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance in the form of a Fixed Deposit Receipt for the birth of a female child (upto two girls per family) which can be encashed only at the time of the daughter's marriage.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Punjab

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance: ₹51,000/- in the form of an Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) for each female child (up to two girls). | Note: The FDR can only be encashed at the time of the daughter's marriage.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.; The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).; The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.; The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.; The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.; The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.; The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).; The applicant should not be an income tax payer.; The applicant should be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.; The applicant should have regularly depositing his contribution.; The scheme applies maximum upto two girls.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Can I apply for this scheme if I have already availed of benefits from other schemes?

Yes, the scheme is applicable regardless of other benefits received.

What is the maximum number of girls eligible for this scheme?

The scheme covers up to two girls per family.

Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab?

Any construction worker whose age is between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State 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.

For how long a construction worker can get registered at a time?

A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years.

What is the procedure for applying for the registration?

Any construction worker who is of 18 years and below 60 years' age and has Worked in Punjab State for not less than 90 days shall apply for registration as construction worker on the prescribed Form No. 28 which is available on the Board's website or from the office of ALC/LCO and Labour Inspectors of the area.

Whom to apply for the registration?

A construction worker who intends to get himself registered as a member of the Board shall apply to the Labour Inspector of his area.

What are the mandatory documents for the registration?

The documents required for registration are, age proof(If no age proof is available self declaration), residence proof, adhar card(if available), Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/RTGS number), detail of dependents, and employer's certificate of working for 90 days as construction worker, and nomination form.

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 No. 28.

How much is the fee associated with the registration process?

The rate of registration fee is [?]25/- at the time of registration. It is a one time fee.

What is the rate of contribution?

A registered worker is required to contribute [?]10/-per month as contribution fee to the Board.

Who are the family members considered for the benefits?

Husband or wife, minor sons (including major sons who are insane or physically handicapped and unable to earn), unmarried daughters and the parents of the building worker, who are solely dependent on the registered worker.

How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?

[?]51,000/- per female child in the form of an FDR is provided under the scheme.

When can the FDR be encashed?

The FDR can only be encashed at the time of the daughter's marriage.

How is the FDR managed?

The FDR is pledged to the name of the Board and can only be released by the secretary or an 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 No. 49 which can be downloaded from https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/Balri%20Janam%20Tohfa%20Scheme%20form%20no%20updated.pdf or can be collected from the Labour Inspectors of the concerned area.

Whom to apply for getting benefits of welfare schemes?

For the application of the concerned welfare schemes of the Board, the construction worker has to visit the nearest Sewa Kendras or contact the Assistant Labour Commissioner/ Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer/ Labour Inspector/ Labour Enforcement Officer of the concerned area.