Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB)
in Chandigarh
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Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Chandigarh.
Apply for Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming a member of the Board.
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.
The beneficiary should apply for the benefit of this scheme within one year, with all required documents.
The financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles, Denture, and hearing aid shall not be given to those beneficiaries who are covered under ESIC.
Benefits
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture & Hearing Aid:
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport size photograph |
| 2 | Filled-in/signed form of CBOCW Board |
| 3 | A copy of Aadhaar Card of the applicant |
| 4 | BOCW Card, if any |
| 5 | Copy of Aadhaar Card of nominee |
| 6 | Bank details |
| 7 | Receipt of payment file |
| 8 | Any other relevant documents |
| 9 | Passport-size photograph of the applicant |
| 10 | Copy of Aadhaar card of the registered beneficiary worker |
| 11 | Copy of BOCW Card along with validity page |
| 12 | Prescription of the competent authority |
| 13 | Original bill of article purchased |
| 14 | Worker Bank account details with latest entry/Bank Passbook |
| 15 | Copy of salary slip |
| 16 | Any other relevant documents |
Common questions in Chandigarh
Who can apply for Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh?
Eligible residents of Chandigarh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB) in Chandigarh?
Applicants in Chandigarh 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 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.