Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Punjab
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Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Punjab.
Apply for Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Scheme Overview
The "Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides free cycles to the children of registered construction workers once during the period they study in 9th to 12th class in the State of Punjab.
Eligibility Criteria
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
- 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.
> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***
- The beneficiary should be a child of a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
- The beneficiary should be studying in any class between 9th to 12th in the State of Punjab.
- The beneficiary should not have received any bicycle from the State Government under “Mai Bhago Cycle Scheme”.
Benefits
Quantum of Assistance: One(1) cycle to the children of registered construction workers.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration). |
| 2 | Residence proof. |
| 3 | Aadhaar card(if available). |
| 4 | Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number). |
| 5 | Detail of dependents. |
| 6 | Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab). |
| 7 | Nomination Form (Form No. 27). |
| 8 | Proof Educational Details/ Marksheets. |
| 9 | Any other documents (if required). |
Common questions in Punjab
Who can apply for Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Eligible residents of Punjab who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Applicants in Punjab typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.