Marriage Assistance (JKBOCWWB)

Description
The "Marriage Assistance" scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir, provides financial aid to registered construction workers for the marriage of their dependents. This assistance covers up to three marriages, including those of their sons, daughters, siblings, or themselves. The worker must have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in the preceding 12 months to be eligible.

Benefits
• Marriage Assistance of ₹25,000/- is provided to a registered construction worker for the marriage of their dependent (sons, daughters, siblings, or themselves).
• NOTE: Up to three marriages can be covered under the scheme for the worker's dependents or for the worker themselves.

Eligibility Criteria
1. > **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker**
2. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir.
3. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
4. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
5. The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
6. The applicant should be registration is renewed annually.
7. > **For Application to the Scheme**
8. The applicant should be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Jammu & Kashmir.
9. The assistance is available for up to three marriages of the worker's dependent sons, daughters, siblings, or the worker themselves.
10. The worker's membership must be active at the time of applying for the scheme.
11. The applicant must provide proof of the dependent relationship for sons, daughters, siblings, or self.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration -
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Registration -

Step 2: Step 1: Go to the J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) official website.
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Step 1: Go to the J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) official website.

Step 3: Step 2: On the homepage, find and click the "Labour Registration" link.
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Step 2: On the homepage, find and click the "Labour Registration" link.

Step 4: Step 3: If you're a new user, click on "Apply for New Registration."
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Step 3: If you're a new user, click on "Apply for New Registration."

Step 5: Step 4: Complete the registration form with your details, submit the form, and send the OTP to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and click "Verify OTP & Submit."
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Step 4: Complete the registration form with your details, submit the form, and send the OTP to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and click "Verify OTP & Submit."

Step 6: Step 5: After the OTP is verified, a confirmation message with your Login ID and password will be sent to your registered mobile number.
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Step 5: After the OTP is verified, a confirmation message with your Login ID and password will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Step 7: Step 6: Use the Login ID, password, and captcha to log in (remember, the username and password are case-sensitive). filled are case-sensitive). Read all the instructions carefully and Click to continue
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Step 6: Use the Login ID, password, and captcha to log in (remember, the username and password are case-sensitive). filled are case-sensitive). Read all the instructions carefully and Click to continue

Step 8: Step 7: Once logged in, choose the "Construction Worker’s Registration" option and click on "Registration Form."
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Step 7: Once logged in, choose the "Construction Worker’s Registration" option and click on "Registration Form."

Step 9: Step 8: A dashboard will appear. Complete the form by entering all required details (marked with *).
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Step 8: A dashboard will appear. Complete the form by entering all required details (marked with *).

Step 10: Step 9: Upload all the important documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.
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Step 9: Upload all the important documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.

Step 11: Step 10: Once the form is completed and documents uploaded, click "Submit" and pay the application fee online. You will receive a registration number after successful payment and submission.
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Application -

Step 12: Step 1: Go to the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
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Step 1: Go to the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Step 13: Step 2: Click on "Login," enter your details, and sign in to your account.
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Step 2: Click on "Login," enter your details, and sign in to your account.

Step 14: Step 3: After logging in, click on "Scheme Registration" and select "Apply for Scheme."
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Step 3: After logging in, click on "Scheme Registration" and select "Apply for Scheme."

Step 15: Step 4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.
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Step 4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.

Step 16: Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
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Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.

Step 17: Step 6: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.
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Status Tracking -
Applicant can track their application status online through the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Step 18: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the JKBOCWWB office during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the staff responsible for issuing and collecting filled-in applications.
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The interested applicant can print the application form.

Step 19: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 20: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC ) of your district.
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Ensure submission is made within any prescribed period, if applicable.

Step 21: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority upon submission. Ensure the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority upon submission. Ensure the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of age (e.g., birth certificate, school certificate)
• Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
• Details of EPF (Employees' Provident Fund), if applicable
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bill, voter ID)
• 90 Days Work Duration Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Bank account details (e.g., copy of bank passbook)
• Any other document as required
• Nikkah Nama (for Muslim marriages), attested by a gazetted officer.
• Marriage Certificate from MP/MLA/MLC, Sarpanch, Municipal Councillor, or Tehsildar.
• Photo of Bride and Groom (one photo together, either at the time of marriage or later).
• Original Marriage Invitation Card.
• Marriage Registration Certificate (if registered with the Marriage Officer).
• Affidavit attested by 1st Class Magistrate regarding the genuineness of the claim.
• Marriage must be after Registration of the beneficiary to claim assistance.
• Dependent Certificate (for brothers/sisters), issued by Naib Tehsildar/Tehsildar, confirming dependency and avoiding fraud.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the Marriage Assistance Scheme?
A: Registered construction workers under the Jammu & Kashmir BOCW Welfare Board.

Q: How many marriages are covered under the scheme?
A: Up to three marriages of the worker's dependent children, siblings, or themselves are covered.

Q: What is the amount of assistance provided for each marriage?
A: [?]25,000 is provided for each marriage.

Q: Who can receive marriage assistance under this scheme?
A: The worker's dependent sons, daughters, siblings, or the worker themselves.

Q: What is the minimum work duration required to apply for this scheme?
A: The worker must have worked for at least 90 days in construction work in the preceding 12 months.

Q: Is there any age limit for the worker’s children to avail this scheme?
A: There is no specific age limit mentioned, but the dependents must be confirmed.

Q: How can I apply for the Marriage Assistance Scheme?
A: You can apply through the official JKBOCWWB website or by visiting their office with the required documents.

Q: What documents are needed to apply for this scheme?
A: Identity proof, registration ID card, proof of relationship with the dependent, and bank account details.

Q: Can this scheme be availed for marriages outside Jammu & Kashmir?
A: Yes, the scheme covers marriages of dependents regardless of the location.

Q: Is the scheme applicable for second or third marriages of the worker?
A: Yes, the scheme covers up to three marriages, including the worker's own.

Q: Do I need to renew my registration to avail this scheme?
A: Yes, the worker's membership must be active and renewed annually.