Grant for the Repair of House (BBOCWWB)
Labour Resources Department
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Overview
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to registered workers who have been members of the Board for at least three years for repair of house. However, workers who have already received assistance for house construction, bicycles, or tools are not eligible for this benefit.
Details
The "Grant for the Repair of House" 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 ₹20,000/- is provided to registered construction workers who have been members of the Board for at least three years for the repair of their house. However, workers who have already received financial assistance for house construction, bicycles, or tools are not eligible for this benefit. The assistance is provided only once to each eligible worker.
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Benefits
• Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to registered construction workers for house repairs.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
2. The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. The registered worker should have a minimum of three years of continuous membership.
4. The worker&#39;s membership with the Welfare Board should be active at the time of application.
5. The workers who have already received financial assistance for house construction, bicycles, or tools are not eligible for this benefit.
6. The assistance will be provided only once to a worker.
Required Documents
• Identity proof worker i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Photo of the house being repaired with registered construction worker
• LPC issued by the Circle Officer as ownership certificate of the land
• Current receipt of the land
• 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 this scheme?
A: To be eligible, a worker must be engaged in construction work, registered with the BBOCWWB, and a continuous member for at least three years. The worker's membership must be active at the time of application.
Q: Can I receive the grant if I’ve already availed financial aid for house construction?
A: No, workers who have previously received financial assistance for house construction, bicycles, or tools are not eligible for the house repair grant.
Q: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: Eligible construction workers receive ₹20,000/- as financial assistance for house repairs.
Q: How many times can a worker receive this benefit?
A: The assistance is provided only once per worker under this scheme.
Q: How long must a worker be a member of the BBOCWWB to apply for this scheme?
A: The worker must have been a continuous member of the BBOCWWB for at least three years.
Q: What types of construction workers are covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers various construction workers, including unskilled workers, masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, road workers, and others involved in building and infrastructure projects in Bihar.
Q: How can a construction worker register with the BBOCWWB?
A: Workers can register by visiting the official website of BBOCWWB: [https://bocwscheme.bihar.gov.in/home](https://bocwscheme.bihar.gov.in/home)
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Q: How can workers apply for the house repair grant?
A: Workers can apply online through the official website of the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board: [ttps://bocwscheme.bihar.gov.in/worker_login](https://bocwscheme.bihar.gov.in/worker_login)
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Q: How can applicants track the status of their application?
A: Applicants can track their application status online via the BBOCWWB website: [https://bocwscheme.bihar.gov.in/worker_login](https://bocwscheme.bihar.gov.in/worker_login)
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Eligibility Criteria
The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The registered worker should have a minimum of three years of continuous membership.
The worker&#39;s membership with the Welfare Board should be active at the time of application.
The workers who have already received financial assistance for house construction, bicycles, or tools are not eligible for this benefit.
The assistance will be provided only once to a worker.
Benefits
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to registered construction workers for house repairs.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof worker i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Photo of the house being repaired with registered construction worker |
| 3 | LPC issued by the Circle Officer as ownership certificate of the land |
| 4 | Current receipt of the land |
| 5 | Proof of residence |
| 6 | Ration card |
| 7 | Bank account details/copy of bank passbook |
| 8 | Caste Certificate (If applicable) |
| 9 | Undertaking/declaration |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
To be eligible, a worker must be engaged in construction work, registered with the BBOCWWB, and a continuous member for at least three years. The worker's membership must be active at the time of application.