Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Punjab
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Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Punjab.
Apply for Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Scheme Overview
The "Tool Kit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides reimbursement for purchasing tools to registered construction workers who have obtained training under the Skill Upgradation or RPL Scheme of the Board.
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 Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
- The applicant should be paying the contribution regularly.
- The applicant should have received training under the “Skill Upgradation” or “Recognition of Prior Learning” scheme of the Board.
- Purchased tools should be relevant to their profession.
Benefits
Financial Assistance: Upto ₹5,000/-.
A construction worker can get the benefit of the tool kit scheme after every three years.
The financial benefit under the scheme shall be reimbursed after the beneficiary has purchased the tools.
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 | Certificate of RPL Training / Training Centre/ Training Agency. |
| 9 | Copies of Bills/ Invoices of Purchased Tools. |
| 10 | Any other documents (if required). |
Common questions in Punjab
Who can apply for Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Eligible residents of Punjab who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Tool Kit 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.