Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)

About This Scheme

The scheme “Disability Pension” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, the Board provides financial assistance as disability pension to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis leprosy, TB., accident etc. in addition to this pension he/she will be eligible for an one time Ex-gratia payment depending upon the percentage of disability and subject to such conditions as fixed by the Board.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam. 1. The applicant should be engaged in any building & other construction work. 1. The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. 1. The applicant should have an active membership with the Board. 1. The construction worker who is permanently disabled due to paralysis leprosy, TB, accident, etc. is eligible to apply for the scheme.

Benefits

1. A monthly disability pension of ₹2,000/- plus ₹100/- per month for every completed year of service from the year of registration will be given to the eligible beneficiary. 1. In addition to this pension, the beneficiary will also be eligible for a one-time Ex-gratia payment of not more than ₹3.00 Lakhs depending upon the percentage of disability and subject to such conditions as fixed by the Board.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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