Financial Assistance for Marriage (BBOCWWB)

Description
The "Financial Assistance for Marriage" scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board BBOCWWB , Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided to registered male or female workers who have been members of the Board for at least three years, for the marriage of their two adult daughters and for the female member& 39;s own marriage. Workers who remarry are not eligible for this scheme. This assistance is in addition to the benefits provided under the “ Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/avpay ”.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, registered male or female workers receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/- for the marriage of their two adult daughters and for the marriage of the female member herself.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
2. The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. The worker should have maintained continuous membership with the Board for at least three years.
4. The worker's membership should be active at the time of application.
5. Both male and female registered workers can avail benefits for the marriage of their two adult daughters, while female workers are also eligible for assistance for their own marriage.
6. Workers who remarry are not eligible for this scheme.
7. Note: This financial assistance is in addition to benefits provided under the “Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana”.

Required Documents
• Identity proof worker i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Identity proof of daughter, in case marriage of daughter
• Photo of the daughter along with the applicant or passport-size photo of the applicant herself
• Proof of age, in case marriage of the daughter
• Proof of marriage (photo, invitation card, certificate issued by the registrar etc.)
• Proof of residence
• Ration Card
• Bank account details/copy of bank passbook
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Undertaking/declaration
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the Scheme?
A: Eligibility criteria include:
1. Workers must be engaged in construction work.
2. Workers must be registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB) for at least three years.
3. Workers' membership must be active at the time of applying.

Q: Can both male and female workers apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, both male and female workers can apply. Male workers can apply for the marriage of their two adult daughters, and female workers can apply for their own marriage and the marriage of their two adult daughters.

Q: What is the amount of financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: A sum of [?]50,000/- is provided as financial assistance for the marriage of adult daughters of registered workers, or for the female worker's own marriage.

Q: How many times can a worker apply for this benefit?
A: Workers can apply for the marriage of their two adult daughters. Female workers can additionally apply for their own marriage.

Q: Are there any restrictions on receiving benefits if the worker remarries?
A: Yes, workers who remarry are not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.

Q: Is this scheme available to both skilled and unskilled construction workers?
A: Yes, both skilled and unskilled construction workers engaged in various trades are eligible. The categories include masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and others involved in building, road, and dam construction work.

Q: Is this scheme available for the marriage of male children?
A: No, this scheme only provides financial assistance for the marriage of two adult daughters and for the female worker's own marriage.

Q: Can a worker apply for both this scheme and the Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana?
A: Yes, workers can receive benefits under both schemes, as the financial assistance for marriage is in addition to the Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana.

Q: What is the process for applying for the scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted online through the BBOCWWB official website. Visit this link to apply. https://bocw.bihar.gov.in/Website/SchemeApply.aspx

Q: How can a worker register with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB)?
A: Construction workers can register online through the official website of the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. https://bocw.bihar.gov.in/Website/LabourReg.aspx

Q: Can a worker track their application status online?
A: Yes, workers can track their application status online via the BBOCWWB website. https://bocw.bihar.gov.in/Registration/ApplicationStatus.aspx

Q: Is the scheme available for temporary construction workers?
A: Yes, temporary workers engaged in construction activities are eligible if they meet the registration and membership criteria.

Q: Are workers covered under the Factory Act, 1948, and Mines Act, 1952 eligible for this scheme?
A: No, workers covered under the Factory Act, 1948, and the Mines Act, 1952, are not eligible for this scheme.

Q: What is the minimum age requirement for daughters to qualify for marriage benefits?
A: Daughters must be adults, meaning they must be 18 years of age or older, to qualify for financial assistance under the scheme.