Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Odisha
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Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Scheme Overview
The “Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme that provides one time reimbursement to each registered beneficiary of the Board for purchasing Safety Equipment like Helmet, Safety shoes and Hand-gloves.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction 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 not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have deposited up-to-date annual contributions for one year to the Board.
Benefits
Quantum of Assistance: ₹1,000/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Linked Bank Passbook Front Page Copy (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 2 | Passport Size Photo (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 4 | Signature of Applicant (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 5 | Employment certificate (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 6 | Registration ID card of the member. |
| 7 | Copy of the Money Receipt of Annual Contribution. |
| 8 | Invoice price (Original bill to be enclosed). |
| 9 | Any other documents if required. |
| 10 | The receipt of purchase brought from the registered shop/company must hold the 'TIN /SRIN number'. |
| 11 | The beneficiary must put his/ her signature in the bill stating that the payment has been made by him/ her, i.e., 'PAID BY ME' and' Signature of the worker'. |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.