Financial Assistance to Physically/Mentally Disabled Children of Beneficiary (CBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Physically/Mentally Disabled Children of Beneficiary” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board CBOCWWB , Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, registered construction workers whose child has a disability of 40% or more will receive financial assistance.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, registered construction workers whose child has a disability of 40% or more will receive financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month.
• The benefit under this scheme shall be admissible only till such time the child is alive.
• The benefit is given for a maximum of two children.

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. Registered construction workers whose child has a disability of 40% or more are eligible to apply under the scheme.
3. This benefit is for a maximum of two children.
4. The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming a member of the Board.

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
• Disability certificate issued from competent authority
• 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 to Physically/Mentally Disabled Children of Beneficiary" scheme?
A: The scheme was initiated by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. It provides financial assistance to registered construction workers whose child has a disability of 40% or more.

Q: Who is eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?
A: Registered construction workers in Chandigarh are eligible for benefits if their child has a disability of 40% or more.

Q: What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, eligible workers will receive a financial assistance of [?]1000/- per month for each child with a disability of 40% or more.

Q: How long will the financial assistance be provided?
A: The financial assistance will be provided only until the child is alive.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of children eligible for financial assistance?
A: Yes, the benefit is provided for a maximum of two children per registered construction worker.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the financial assistance scheme?
A: The beneficiary should be working in an Establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. Regular contribution towards the labour welfare fund should be received by the Board from the beneficiary's establishment.

Q: When can an applicant start availing the benefits of the scheme?
A: The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefits of the scheme only after six months of becoming a member of the Board.

Q: Can a construction worker apply for the scheme immediately upon becoming a member of the Board?
A: No.

Q: Can an applicant apply for the scheme on behalf of a child with a disability of less than 40%?
A: No, the financial assistance under the scheme is specifically for children with a disability of 40% or more.

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 TO PHYSICALLY / MENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN OF BENEFICIARY' under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board: http://labour.chd.gov.in/