Widow Pension (HBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Widow Pension” is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board HBOCWWB , Labour Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹3,000/- is given to the widow of a registered construction worker who is not receiving a similar benefit from any other Government/ Department/ Board/Corporation/PSU.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, ₹3,000/- per month is given as a widow pension to the widow of the registered construction worker.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be the widow of a deceased construction worker.
2. The deceased worker should have been registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. The deceased worker should have been a regular member of HBOCWWB for at least three years.
4. The widow should reside in Haryana.
5. The widow should not be employed by the Haryana Government, any board, corporation, or PSU.
6. The widow will not be eligible for the monthly pension if she remarries.
7. The widow should not be receiving a similar benefit from any other government entity, department, board, corporation, or PSU.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of Residence
• Ration Card
• Bank account details
• Proof of age
• Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
• Death Certificate of the male worker
• Proof of Spouse
• Proof of a three-year regular contribution fee
• Undertaking
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the widow pension?
A: The widow of a deceased construction worker who was registered with HBOCWWB and held regular membership for three years is eligible.

Q: How much pension is provided under this scheme?
A: A monthly pension of [?]3,000/- is provided.

Q: Can the widow receive this pension if she remarries?
A: No, the widow is not eligible for the pension if she remarries.

Q: What if the widow is employed by the Haryana Government or a PSU?
A: The widow will not be eligible if she is employed by the Haryana Government, any board, corporation, or PSU.

Q: What if the widow is already receiving a similar benefit from another source?
A: The widow is not eligible for this pension if she is receiving a similar benefit from any other government entity, department, board, corporation, or PSU.

Q: Does the widow need to reside in Haryana to receive the pension?
A: Yes, the widow must reside in Haryana to be eligible.

Q: How long must the deceased worker have been registered with HBOCWWB?
A: The deceased worker must have been a regular member of HBOCWWB for at least three years.

Q: How can the widow apply for the pension?
A: The widow needs to visit the Official Website of the Labour Department Haryana to apply. https://hrylabour.gov.in/