Financial Assistance For Marriage (APB&OCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Marriage” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for registered workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board APB&OCWWB . The state government has proposed and implemented this scheme through the APB&OCWWB for providing financial assistance for marriage of two children of the registered workers.

Benefits
• 1. Under this scheme, the cash assistance of ₹10,000/- will be given to the registered workers.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. The applicant must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
3. The applicant should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
4. The applicant’s membership must be active at the time of application for availing marriage assistance of his/her children.
5. The age of applicant’s children should be above 18 and 21 years of age for female and male respectively.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration Process:
Offline — https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s39b70e8fe62e40c570a322f1b0b659098/uploads/2018/08/2018083084.pdf

Registration Process:

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card etc.
• Xerox copy of the registration card of the worker
• Application form
• Bank Account number/ front page of the passbook
• Passport size photographs
• Birth certificate as age proof of children
• Address proof

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance for the marriage of two children of registered workers.

Q: By which department was this scheme launched?
A: Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Q: What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?
A: Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

Q: How much cash assistance will be given to the eligible worker?
A: Cash assistance of [?]10,000/- will be given to the registered workers for the marriage of his/her children.

Q: For how many children will the financial assistance be given to the registered worker?
A: The financial assistance will be provided only for the marriage of two children of the registered workers.

Q: Who is eligible under this scheme?
A: The registered worker under Board is eligible to avail of marriage assistance for his/her children under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for a worker /labour of Arunachal Pradesh?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.

Q: Is it mandatory to be registered under Board?
A: Yes, the labour/worker must be a registered worker under the Board.

Q: Can a worker also eligible to take the benefits of the scheme if membership has been expired?
A: No, the worker's membership shall be active to take the benefits of the scheme.

Q: How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?
A: The applicant needs to contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.

Q: Can I get the application form online for registration?
A: Yes, the registration form can be downloaded from the official website of the Labour Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment. https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s39b70e8fe62e40c570a322f1b0b659098/uploads/2018/08/2018083084.pdf