Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Description
The "Shagun Scheme& 39;& 39; by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance for the marriage of up to two daughters of registered workmen, including daughters who are registered beneficiaries. It& 39;s applicable only once per daughter, excluding second marriages. If the girl is herself registered member, she can also avail Shagun for her own marriage under this scheme

Exclusions
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Benefits
• **Financial Assistance:** ₹31,000/- on the marriage of each daughter.
• &gt; **Note:**
• The assistance shall be applicable only once on the occasion of the marriage of two daughters (upto two daughters marriage).
• It shall not be applicable in the case of a second marriage.

Eligibility Criteria
1. &gt; ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
2. - The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
3. - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
4. - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
5. - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
6. - The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
7. - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
8. - The applicant should not have membership of the Employees&amp;#39; Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees&amp;#39; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
9. - The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
10. &gt; ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***
11. - The applicant should be a registered member/female member (for self-marriage) of the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board or an unmarried daughter of the member.
12. - It should be the first marriage of the daughter/ self.
13. - The scheme applies only to the marriage of up to two daughters.
14. - The applicant must submit an application within 3 months after the marriage date.

Required Documents
• Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration).
• Residence proof.
• Aadhaar card(if available).
• Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).
• Detail of dependents.
• Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab).
• Nomination Form (Form No. 27).
• Registered Marriage Certificate.
• Photo of the Bride.
• Marriage Photo.
• Date of Birth Certificate of the Bride (School/ Medical/ Birth).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab?
A: Any construction worker whose age is between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State 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: For how long a construction worker can get registered at a time?
A: A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years.

Q: What is the procedure for applying for the registration?
A: Any construction worker who is of 18 years and below 60 years' age and has Worked in Punjab State for not less than 90 days shall apply for registration as construction worker on the prescribed Form No. 28 which is available on the Board's website or from the office of ALC/LCO and Labour Inspectors of the area.

Q: Whom to apply for the registration?
A: A construction worker who intends to get himself registered as a member of the Board shall apply to the Labour Inspector of his area.

Q: What are the mandatory documents for the registration?
A: The documents required for registration are, age proof(If no age proof is available self declaration), residence proof, adhar card(if available), Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/RTGS number), detail of dependents, and employer's certificate of working for 90 days as construction worker, and nomination form.

Q: Is there a specific form for the registration through offline mode as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?
A: Yes, the application for registration must be made in Form No. 28.

Q: How much is the fee associated with the registration process?
A: The rate of registration fee is [?]25/- at the time of registration. It is a one time fee.

Q: What is the rate of contribution?
A: A registered worker is required to contribute [?]10/-per month as contribution fee to the Board.

Q: Who are the family members considered for the benefits?
A: Husband or wife, minor sons (including major sons who are insane or physically handicapped and unable to earn), unmarried daughters and the parents of the building worker, who are solely dependent on the registered worker..

Q: Who is eligible for the “Shagun Scheme”?
A: The applicant should be a registered member of the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board or an unmarried daughter of the member, to be eligible for this benefit.

Q: Can I apply for the "Shagun Scheme" for the marriage of more than two daughters?
A: No, the Shagun Scheme is applicable only for the marriage of up to two daughters.

Q: Is the scheme applicable if my daughter is getting married for the second time?
A: No, the scheme does not cover second marriages.

Q: Can my daughter, who is herself a registered beneficiary, apply for the Shagun Scheme for her own marriage?
A: Yes, if the daughter is registered as a beneficiary with the Board, she can apply for the Shagun Scheme for her own marriage.

Q: What is the deadline for submitting the application after the marriage?
A: The application must be submitted within 3 months after the marriage date.

Q: Can I avail of the Shagun Scheme if I have already received similar benefits from another Punjab Government department?
A: Yes, you can still avail of the Shagun Scheme even if you have received similar benefits from other Punjab Government departments/institutes.

Q: How much financial assistance can be received under this scheme?
A: The financial assistance provided under this scheme is [?]31,000/- on the marriage of each daughter.

Q: What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
A: The application must be made in the prescribed Form No. 35 which can be downloaded from https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/shagun%20Form%2035%20updated.pdf or can be collected from the Labour Inspectors of the concerned area.

Q: Whom to apply for getting benefits of welfare schemes?
A: For the application of the concerned welfare schemes of the Board, the construction worker has to visit the nearest Sewa Kendras or contact the Assistant Labour Commissioner/ Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer/ Labour Inspector/ Labour Enforcement Officer of the concerned area.