Pension Scheme (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Description
The "Pension Scheme& 39;& 39; by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this Scheme, every registered construction worker who has reached 60 years of age, shall receive a monthly pension. The worker should be a beneficiary of the Board for at least 3 years and must not be availing similar benefits from any other government schemes.

Benefits
• Monthly Pension: Up to ₹3,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. > ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
2. - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
3. - The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
4. - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
5. > **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
6. - The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.
7. - The worker must have reached 60 years of age.
8. - The worker must have been a beneficiary of the Board for at least 3 consecutive years before turning 60 years of age.
9. - The worker must not be availing similar benefits from any other government schemes.

Required Documents
• Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).
• Aadhar Card (Self-Attested).
• Ration Card(non-mandatory).
• Age Proof (Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card).
• Original Identity Card issued by the Board.
• Employer Certificate.
• Living Certificate (need to submit every year to the sanctioning authority).
• Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka?
A: Any construction worker whose age is minimum 18 years of age and has worked in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.

Q: Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
A: Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.

Q: Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
A: Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.

Q: What are the mandatory documents for the registration?
A: The documents required for registration are: Employment Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)), Aadhar Card (Self-Attested), Ration Card(non-mandatory), Age Proof (one of them Example: Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card).

Q: How often must a construction worker renew their registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
A: A construction worker must renew their registration every 3 years.

Q: What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period?
A: If a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period, they are granted a 1-year grace period to complete the renewal.

Q: What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration during the grace period?
A: If the worker fails to renew their registration during the 1-year grace period, their registration will become invalid.

Q: Is there any application fee required for the registration under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
A: No, as per the guidelines, there is no fee required for the registration.

Q: How to enroll as a beneficiary under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
A: Applicants can visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) to enroll themselves as a beneficiary under the board: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for this pension scheme?
A: To be eligible, a worker must be a registered beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board, must have completed 60 years of age, must have been a beneficiary of the Board for at least 3 years prior to reaching 60, and must not be receiving similar benefits from other government schemes.

Q: How much pension can a beneficiary receive under this scheme?
A: A beneficiary can receive a pension of up to [?]3,000 per month under this scheme.

Q: Can a beneficiary receive this pension if they are already getting a pension from another government scheme?
A: No, a beneficiary cannot receive this pension if they are already receiving similar benefits from other government schemes.

Q: What should the legal dependents or heirs do if a pensioner passes away?
A: The legal dependents or heirs must inform the BOCW Welfare Board as soon as possible about the death of the pensioner and submit the death certificate to initiate the process of closing the pensioner's bank account.

Q: Why is it important to inform the Board about the death of a pensioner?
A: Informing the Board about the death of a pensioner is important to ensure that the pension payments are stopped, and the pensioner's bank account is properly closed, preventing any unauthorized transactions.

Q: What documents are required to notify the Board about the death of a pensioner?
A: The legal dependents or heirs need to provide the death certificate of the pensioner to the BOCW Welfare Board.

Q: How to apply for the assistance under this scheme?
A: Applicants should visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) to avail the assistance under this scheme: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login