Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Punjab
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Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Punjab.
Apply for Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Scheme Overview
The "Shagun Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial support for the marriage of up to two daughters of registered workmen, including daughters who are registered beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
- The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised 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 have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
- The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
- The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***
- 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.
- It should be the first marriage of the daughter/ self.
- The scheme applies only to the marriage of up to two daughters.
- The applicant must submit an application within 3 months after the marriage date.
Benefits
**Financial Assistance:** ₹31,000/- on the marriage of each daughter.
> **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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration). |
| 2 | Residence proof. |
| 3 | Aadhaar card(if available). |
| 4 | Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number). |
| 5 | Detail of dependents. |
| 6 | Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab). |
| 7 | Nomination Form (Form No. 27). |
| 8 | Registered Marriage Certificate. |
| 9 | Photo of the Bride. |
| 10 | Marriage Photo. |
| 11 | Date of Birth Certificate of the Bride (School/ Medical/ Birth). |
Common questions in Punjab
Who can apply for Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Eligible residents of Punjab who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Shagun Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Applicants in Punjab typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.