Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Description
The scheme “Disability Pension” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board A.B.O.C.W.W.B , Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, the Board provides financial assistance as disability pension to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis leprosy, TB., accident etc. in addition to this pension he/she will be eligible for an one time Ex-gratia payment depending upon the percentage of disability and subject to such conditions as fixed by the Board.

Benefits
• A monthly disability pension of ₹2,000/- plus ₹100/- per month for every completed year of service from the year of registration will be given to the eligible beneficiary.
• In addition to this pension, the beneficiary will also be eligible for a one-time Ex-gratia payment of not more than ₹3.00 Lakhs depending upon the percentage of disability and subject to such conditions as fixed by the Board.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
2. The applicant should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
3. The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
4. The applicant should have an active membership with the Board.
5. The construction worker who is permanently disabled due to paralysis leprosy, TB, accident, etc. is eligible to apply for the scheme.

Required Documents
• Passport size photograph (Applicant and Nominee)
• Proof of Age/DOB
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Copy of Voter ID Card
• Bank passbook first page
• Experience Certificate/Employers Certificate (90 days working record to check eligibility)
• Completely filled Nomination Form
• Completely filled Registration Form
• Any other relevant documents

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Disability Pension Scheme introduced by A.B.O.C.W.W.B, Assam?
A: This scheme aims to provide disability pension and one-time ex-gratia payment to beneficiaries who are permanently disabled due to reasons such as paralysis, leprosy, TB, accidents, etc.

Q: Who is eligible to benefit from the Disability Pension Scheme?
A: Any individual registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who becomes permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, TB, accidents, etc., is eligible for the Disability Pension Scheme.

Q: How is the monthly disability pension calculated?
A: The monthly disability pension is fixed at [?]2,000, and an additional [?]100 is granted for every completed year of service from the year of registration.

Q: What is the one-time Ex-gratia payment, and how is it determined?
A: The one-time ex-gratia payment is a lump sum amount provided to the beneficiary based on the percentage of disability. The specific amount is subject to conditions set by the Board and may not exceed [?]3.00 Lakhs.

Q: Can a beneficiary avail both the monthly disability pension and the one-time Ex-gratia payment?
A: Yes, an eligible beneficiary is entitled to receive both the monthly disability pension and the one-time ex-gratia payment based on their percentage of disability, subject to conditions laid out by the Board.

Q: What is the residency requirement for applicants?
A: The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam to qualify for the Disability Pension Scheme.

Q: Is the scheme restricted to certain occupations?
A: Yes, the applicant should be engaged in building and other construction work to be eligible for the Disability Pension Scheme.

Q: Can temporary disabilities be considered for eligibility?
A: No.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: The eligible registered construction workers may apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/