Marriage Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB)

Description
"Marriage Assistance Scheme" by the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides financial assistance for the marriage of a registered female worker herself including one-time remarriage and for up to two daughters of a registered worker. The scheme applies to the marriage of the female beneficiary herself or the legal, adopted, or stepdaughter of a registered construction worker, provided that the bride is at least 18 years old at the time of marriage.

Benefits
• ₹55,000/- Total Assistance
• ₹11,000/- Cash Support
• ₹38,000/- For Materials
• ₹6,000/- For Mass Marriage Organizer

Eligibility Criteria
1. **For Registration**
2. - The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
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 registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.
7. **For Application**
8. - The applicant should be a registered female worker or the daughter of a registered worker.
9. - The applicant should participate in the "Chief Minister Kanya Vivaah/Nikah Scheme".
10. - The bride should be at least 18 years old.
11. - The applicant should not have received similar assistance before.

Required Documents
• Copy of the Composite ID.
• Copy of the First Page of the Passbook of the Applicant's Own Bank Account.
• 02 Passport-size Photographs of the Applicant.
• Proof of Residence (Voter ID/license/Electricity Bill/Ration Card/aadhaar Card).
• Self-attested Signed Proof/Thumb Impression Certificate Regarding 90 Days' Employment.
• Identity Card of the Registered Worker
• Bank Account Details
• Proof of Residence (e.g., Utility Bill, Voter ID, etc.)
• Marriage Invitation Card (original)
• Proof of Relationship with the Registered Worker
• Age Proof of the Bride

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum number of daughters for whom a registered worker can claim benefits?
A: A registered worker can receive assistance for the marriage of up to two daughters under this scheme.

Q: What is the total financial assistance provided under this marriage support scheme?
A: The total assistance is ₹55,000/-, which includes ₹11,000/- in cash, ₹38,000/- for materials, and ₹6,000/- for mass marriage organizers.

Q: What is the minimum age requirement for the bride to qualify for assistance?
A: The bride must be at least 18 years old at the time of marriage to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: Can a registered female worker receive assistance for her own remarriage?
A: Yes, a registered female worker can receive assistance for one-time remarriage under this scheme.

Q: Is there any restriction on receiving similar assistance from other schemes?
A: The applicant should not have received similar financial assistance from any other scheme before applying.

Q: What is the age range required for a construction worker to register under this welfare board?
A: The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old at the time of registration.

Q: How many days of construction work must an applicant have completed to be eligible for registration?
A: The applicant must have worked in building or construction for at least 90 days in the last 12 months.

Q: Is there a renewal requirement for registered workers to remain eligible?
A: Yes, the registration must be renewed annually to maintain eligibility for benefits.

Q: Where should rural applicants go to register under this scheme?
A: Rural applicants must visit the Chief Executive Officer of the Janpad Panchayat for registration.

Q: Where should urban applicants submit their registration application?
A: Urban applicants should approach the Commissioner or Chief Municipal Officer of their local urban body.

Q: What is the registration fee for construction workers under this scheme?
A: The registration fee is ₹15/-, which includes ₹5/- as a registration fee and ₹10/- as a five-year contribution.

Q: Is self-certification accepted as proof of 90 days of work for registration?
A: Yes, self-certification is sufficient as proof of 90 days of employment in a year for registration.

Q: What information is needed to access the online application form for benefits?
A: The applicant must enter their Labour Registration Number (Portal Code) and a captcha code to proceed.

Q: How can an applicant select the correct scheme while filling out the online form?
A: After entering registration details, a list of schemes appears, and the applicant must click on the relevant scheme name.

Q: What documents are needed for registration as a construction worker?
A: Required documents include a Composite ID copy, bank passbook first page, two passport photos, residence proof, and a self-certified 90-day employment proof.

Q: Is an Aadhaar card acceptable as proof of residence for registration?
A: Yes, an Aadhaar card is accepted as valid residence proof along with other documents like a Voter ID or utility bill.