Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board CBOCWWB , Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be granted to the workers who are registered under the CBOCWWB for the purchase of Spectacles, Denture and Hearing Aid.

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Benefits
• Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture & Hearing Aid:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contribution towards the labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
2. The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming a member of the Board.
3. The financial assistance will be given on the prescription of the Government Medical Officer/Chief Medical Officer/Principal Medical Officer of any Government Institute in tri-city and once in a lifetime.
4. The beneficiary should apply for the benefit of this scheme within one year, with all required documents.
5. The financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles, Denture, and hearing aid shall not be given to those beneficiaries who are covered under ESIC.

Required Documents
• Passport size photograph
• Filled-in/signed form of CBOCW Board
• A copy of Aadhaar Card of the applicant
• BOCW Card, if any
• Copy of Aadhaar Card of nominee
• Bank details
• Receipt of payment file
• Any other relevant documents
• Passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Copy of Aadhaar card of the registered beneficiary worker
• Copy of BOCW Card along with validity page
• Prescription of the competent authority
• Original bill of article purchased
• Worker Bank account details with latest entry/Bank Passbook
• Copy of salary slip
• Any other relevant documents

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid" scheme?
A: This scheme was initiated by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. It aims to provide financial assistance to workers registered under the CBOCWWB for the purchase of essential items such as Spectacles, Denture, and Hearing Aid.

Q: What items are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers the purchase of Spectacles, Denture, and Hearing Aid.

Q: How much financial assistance can an eligible worker receive?
A: The amount of financial assistance of [?]1500/-, [?]5000/- & [?]4000/- is provided to the registered workers for the purchase of Spectacles, Denture & Hearing Aid respectively.

Q: Who is eligible for benefits under the scheme?
A: Beneficiaries eligible for this scheme must be actively working in establishments registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. Additionally, their contributions towards the labour welfare fund should be consistently received by the Board.

Q: When can an applicant start availing benefits under the scheme?
A: To become eligible for the scheme, an applicant must have been a member of the Board for a minimum of six months.

Q: How can a beneficiary obtain financial assistance under the scheme?
A: Financial assistance can be availed upon the prescription of a Government Medical Officer, Chief Medical Officer, or Principal Medical Officer from any Government Institute in the tri-city area

Q: Are there any restrictions for those covered under ESIC?
A: Yes, individuals covered under the ESIC are not eligible to receive financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles, dentures, or hearing aids under this scheme.

Q: Is there any limit on the number of times a beneficiary can apply for financial assistance?
A: Financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles, denture, and hearing aid is a one-time benefit.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: To apply under the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of Labour Department Chandigarh and on the home page, select the scheme 'FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PURCHASE OF SPECTACLES, DENTURE, HEARING AID' under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board: http://labour.chd.gov.in/