Marriage Assistance (JKBOCWWB)
in Jammu and Kashmir
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Marriage Assistance (JKBOCWWB) in Jammu and Kashmir
Marriage Assistance (JKBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apply for Marriage Assistance (JKBOCWWB) in Jammu and Kashmir
Scheme Overview
The "Marriage Assistance" scheme by the JKBOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir, provides financial aid to registered construction workers for the marriage of their dependents, including up to three marriages for their sons, daughters, siblings, or themselves.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker**
The applicant should be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir.
The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
The applicant should be registration is renewed annually.
> **For Application to the Scheme**
The applicant should be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Jammu & Kashmir.
The assistance is available for up to three marriages of the worker's dependent sons, daughters, siblings, or the worker themselves.
The worker's membership must be active at the time of applying for the scheme.
The applicant must provide proof of the dependent relationship for sons, daughters, siblings, or self.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size photograph |
| 2 | Proof of age (e.g., birth certificate, school certificate) |
| 3 | Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card) |
| 4 | Details of EPF (Employees' Provident Fund), if applicable |
| 5 | Proof of address (e.g., utility bill, voter ID) |
| 6 | 90 Days Work Duration Certificate issued by the competent authority |
| 7 | Bank account details (e.g., copy of bank passbook) |
| 8 | Any other document as required |
| 9 | Nikkah Nama (for Muslim marriages), attested by a gazetted officer. |
| 10 | Marriage Certificate from MP/MLA/MLC, Sarpanch, Municipal Councillor, or Tehsildar. |
| 11 | Photo of Bride and Groom (one photo together, either at the time of marriage or later). |
| 12 | Original Marriage Invitation Card. |
| 13 | Marriage Registration Certificate (if registered with the Marriage Officer). |
| 14 | Affidavit attested by 1st Class Magistrate regarding the genuineness of the claim. |
| 15 | Marriage must be after Registration of the beneficiary to claim assistance. |
| 16 | Dependent Certificate (for brothers/sisters), issued by Naib Tehsildar/Tehsildar, confirming dependency and avoiding fraud. |
How to Apply in Jammu and Kashmir
Registration -
Online Registration -
Step 1: Go to the J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) official website.
Online Step 1: Go to the J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) official website.
Step 2: On the homepage, find and click the "Labour Registration" link.
Online Step 2: On the homepage, find and click the "Labour Registration" link.
Step 3: If you're a new user, click on "Apply for New Registration."
Online Step 3: If you're a new user, click on "Apply for New Registration."
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."
Online 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 5: After the OTP is verified, a confirmation message with your Login ID and password will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Online 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 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
Online 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 7: Once logged in, choose the "Construction Worker’s Registration" option and click on "Registration Form."
Online Step 7: Once logged in, choose the "Construction Worker’s Registration" option and click on "Registration Form."
Step 8: A dashboard will appear. Complete the form by entering all required details (marked with *).
Online Step 8: A dashboard will appear. Complete the form by entering all required details (marked with *).
Step 9: Upload all the important documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.
Online Step 9: Upload all the important documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.
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.
Online Application -
Step 1: Go to the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Online Step 1: Go to the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on "Login," enter your details, and sign in to your account.
Online Step 2: Click on "Login," enter your details, and sign in to your account.
Step 3: After logging in, click on "Scheme Registration" and select "Apply for Scheme."
Online Step 3: After logging in, click on "Scheme Registration" and select "Apply for Scheme."
Step 4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.
Online Step 4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Online Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Step 6: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.
Online 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 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.
Offline OR The interested applicant can print the application form.
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).
Offline 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 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC ) of your district.
Offline Ensure submission is made within any prescribed period, if applicable.
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).
Offline 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).
Common questions in Jammu and Kashmir
Who can apply for Marriage Assistance (JKBOCWWB) in Jammu and Kashmir?
Eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Marriage Assistance (JKBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Marriage Assistance (JKBOCWWB) in Jammu and Kashmir?
Applicants in Jammu and Kashmir typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registered construction workers under the Jammu & Kashmir BOCW Welfare Board.