Disability Pension (GBOCWWB)
in Goa
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Disability Pension (GBOCWWB) in Goa
Disability Pension (GBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for Disability Pension (GBOCWWB) in Goa
Scheme Overview
Through the "Disability Pension" scheme, the worker who is permanently disabled due to Paralysis / Leprosy / Tuberculosis(TB) / Accident is provided with financial assistance of ₹300/- per month, and an ex-gratia payment of not more than ₹10,000/-, depending on the percentage of the disability.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a Worker.
- The worker should be between 18 to 60 years of age.
- The worker should have completed ninety days of service as a registered worker in the year.
- The applicant should be registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should be permanently disabled.
- The disability should have been caused by Paralysis / Leprosy / Tuberculosis(TB) / Accident.
- The unregistered workers/ their dependents shall be eligible upon production of a certificate from the builder or Inspector of the area stating that he/she is a building worker.
Benefits
Financial Assistance of ₹300/- per month.
An ex-gratia payment of not more than ₹10,000/-, depending on the percentage of the disability.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Worker Registration Card/Number. |
| 2 | Receipt of Payment of First & Last Subscription with the Board. |
| 3 | Disability Certificate. |
| 4 | Medical Certificate, stating the cause of the Disability. |
| 5 | Certificate from the Builder or Inspector of the Area, in the case of unregistered workers/ their dependents. |
How to Apply in Goa
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Go…
Offline Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment, 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa (0832-2437081/82/83, [email protected])
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Offline Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Disability Pension (GBOCWWB) in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Disability Pension (GBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Disability Pension (GBOCWWB) in Goa?
Applicants in Goa 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 Labour Commissioner of Goa serves as both the Member Secretary and the Chief Executive Officer of the GBOCWWB.