Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Sewing Machine (CBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Sewing Machine” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board CBOCWWB , Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance will be given to the spouse of a registered male construction worker or female construction worker for the purchase of a sewing machine, once in a lifetime.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹3500/- will be given to the spouse of a registered male construction worker or female construction worker for the purchase of a sewing machine, once in life time.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contribution towards labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
2. Financial assistance will be given to the spouse of a registered male construction worker or female construction worker, once in a lifetime.
3. This financial assistance will be given on presenting original bills of purchase, duly verified by the employer.
4. The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming a member of the Board.
5. The applicant should apply for financial assistance for the purchase of a sewing machine within one year.

Required Documents
• > **Documents required for Registration under CBOCWWB:**
• Passport size photograph
• Filled-in/signed form of CBOCW Board
• Copy of Aadhaar Card of applicant
• BOCW Card, if any
• Copy of Aadhaar Card of nominee
• Bank details
• Receipt of payment file
• Any other relevant documents
• > **Documents required for Grant of Welfare Schemes:**
• Passport-size photograph
• A copy of Aadhaar card of the applicant
• Original bill of article purchased
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Copy of salary slip of the worker
• Any other relevant documents

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Sewing Machine" scheme?
A: The scheme is an initiative started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. It aims to provide financial assistance to the spouse of a registered male construction worker or female construction worker for the one-time purchase of a sewing machine.

Q: Who is eligible to benefit from this scheme?
A: The scheme is designed to benefit the spouse of a registered male construction worker or female construction worker who is registered with the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB).

Q: What is the amount of financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme offers a one-time financial assistance of [?]3500/- to the eligible spouse of a registered male construction worker or female construction worker for the purchase of a sewing machine.

Q: How often can an individual avail of this financial assistance?
A: Each eligible individual can avail of the financial assistance for the purchase of a sewing machine once in a lifetime.

Q: Who is eligible to apply under the Scheme?
A: To be eligible for the scheme, the beneficiary must be actively working in an establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. Their contributions towards the labour welfare fund should be regularly received by the Board.

Q: How is the financial assistance disbursed, and what documentation is required?
A: This financial assistance will be given on presenting original bills of purchase, duly verified by the employer.

Q: When can an applicant become eligible for the scheme after becoming a member of the Board?
A: An applicant becomes eligible to avail the benefits of the scheme only after completing a period of six months as a member of the Board.

Q: Can the financial assistance be used for any other purpose apart from purchasing a sewing machine?
A: No.

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 THE PURCHASE OF SEWING MACHINE' under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board: http://labour.chd.gov.in/