Under the scheme, eligible workers receive ₹1,000 per month for permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accidents. Additionally, a one-time assistance of ₹75,000 is granted for total permanent disability, and ₹50,000 for partial disability.
Disability Pension (BBOCWWB) - Introduction
The 'Disability Pension' scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB), Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered construction workers with disabilities. Eligible workers receive ₹1,000/- per month for permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accidents. Additionally, a one-time assistance of ₹75,000/- is granted for total permanent disability, and ₹50,000/- for partial disability. To avail of benefits under this scheme, workers should maintain an active membership with the Board.
Benefits
Eligible registered construction workers under this scheme will receive the following financial assistance:
- A monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000/- is given to workers with permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accidents.
- A one-time assistance of ₹75,000/- is given to workers in case of permanent total disability.
- A one-time assistance of ₹50,000/- is given to workers in case of partial disability.
Eligibility
- The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
- The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The worker's membership with the Board should be active.
- The worker should have a permanent total or partial disability caused by illness or an accident to be eligible for the scheme.
Application Process
- Step 1: Visit the bocwscheme.bihar.gov.in of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Step 2: On the homepage, click on "Labour Registration".
- Step 3: Enter your Aadhar card number and name, then click "Authenticate".
- Step 4: A dashboard will appear. Enter all required details, ensuring that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled in correctly.
- Step 5: Click on "Submit" and proceed to pay the application fee online.
- Step 6: You will receive your construction worker registration number upon successful registration.
- Step 1: Visit the bocwscheme.bihar.gov.in of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Step 2: Click on "Login" and select "Labour".
- Step 3: Enter your registration number and year of Birth, click "Show" to view your details.
- Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.
- Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents.
- Step 6: Click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.
Applicant can track their application status online through the bocwscheme.bihar.gov.in of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.