Marriage Gift Scheme (APBOCWWB)

Description
The "Marriage Gift Scheme" was launched by the Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers LET&F Labour Department for registered unmarried women workers and the two daughters of registered construction workers. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance on the occasion of their marriage. The scheme helps to alleviate the financial burden for families involved in the construction sector.

Benefits
• Financial assistance for marriage: ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. > **For construction workers themselves (Women only)**
2. Construction worker should be registered under the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. Construction worker should be a woman.
4. Construction worker should be unmarried.
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6. > **For daughters of construction workers**
7. A construction worker can receive the scheme benefits for up to two daughters.
8. The daughter(s) should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.

Application Process
Step 1: Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the A.P. Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue…
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Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the A.P. Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: The application must be submitted within 6 months of the marriage.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card of the bride and BOC Worker.
• Age Proof Certificate.
• Marriage Registration Certificate (issued by the Registrar for marriages under the Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Marriage Registration Act, 2002/ Waqf Boards/ Church/ Panchayat Secretary).
• Wedding Invitation.
• Marriage Photos.
• Bank Account Pass Book of the Bride.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Unmarried registered women construction workers and the two daughters of registered workers are eligible.

Q: Is there an age requirement for the bride?
A: Yes, the bride must be at least 18 years old at the time of marriage.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided?
A: The scheme offers [?]20,000 as a marriage gift.

Q: How can I apply for this scheme?
A: You can apply online via the Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board portal or by submitting a physical application.

Q: What documents are required to apply?
A: The Aadhaar Card, age proof, Marriage Certificate, wedding invitation, marriage photos, and the bride's bank account passbook.

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting the application?
A: Yes, the application must be submitted within 6 months of the marriage.

Q: How is the benefit amount transferred?
A: The amount of [?]20,000 is transferred directly to the bride's bank account after successful verification.

Q: Can more than two daughters of a registered worker apply for this scheme?
A: No, only two daughters of a registered worker can each apply for the scheme.

Q: Who verifies the documents for this scheme?
A: The documents are verified by an authorized official from the Labour Department.

Q: Do I need to register the marriage to receive the benefit?
A: Yes, a Marriage Registration Certificate is required for applying.