Marriage Assistance (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Odisha
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Marriage Assistance (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Marriage Assistance (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Marriage Assistance (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Scheme Overview
The “Marriage Assistance” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance for marriage of self and for girl children (upto 2 children) of the registered female building workers.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- The applicant should be female.
- The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board or an unmarried girl child aged above 18 years of the member.
- The member should be registered for a period of one year or more under the board.
Benefits
Quantum of Assistance: ₹50,000/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Linked Bank Passbook Front Page Copy (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 2 | Passport Size Photo (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 4 | Signature of Applicant (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 5 | Employment certificate (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 6 | Photograph of the Couple. |
| 7 | Copy of the Money Receipt of Annual Contribution. |
| 8 | Copy of the Marriage Certificate issued by the concerned Authority or Certificate by Sarpanch/ Chairman of Panchayat Samiti/ Zilla Parishad Member/ Municipal Counsellor/ Corporator/ Executive Officer of Local Bodies regarding solemnization of the marriage |
| 9 | An undertaking from the applicant ( Stating that either his/her spouse is not a registered beneficiary under the Board or if registered, his/her spouse has not applied for such benefit separately. In case, the spouse is a registered beneficiary, the regis |
| 10 | Any other documents if required. |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Marriage Assistance (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Marriage Assistance (O.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Marriage Assistance (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.