Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Assam
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Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam
Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Assam.
Apply for Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
The applicant should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The applicant should have an active membership with the Board.
The construction worker who is permanently disabled due to paralysis leprosy, TB, accident, etc. is eligible to apply for the scheme.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport size photograph (Applicant and Nominee) |
| 2 | Proof of Age/DOB |
| 3 | Copy of Aadhaar Card |
| 4 | Copy of Voter ID Card |
| 5 | Bank passbook first page |
| 6 | Experience Certificate/Employers Certificate (90 days working record to check eligibility) |
| 7 | Completely filled Nomination Form |
| 8 | Completely filled Registration Form |
| 9 | Any other relevant documents |
Common questions in Assam
Who can apply for Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam?
Eligible residents of Assam who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Assam?
Applicants in Assam typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.