Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
About This Scheme
The "Ex-gratia Scheme: Disability Compensation'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide compensation to the registered worker in the event of complete or partial disability who do not have Health Cards under Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojna.
Eligibility
> *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 member should have complete or partial disability. - The member should not possess Health Cards issued under the Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojna.
Benefits
- Compensation for Complete Disability: Ex-gratia amount of ₹4,00,000/-. - Compensation for Partial Disability: Proportionate amount of ₹4,00,000/- shall be given on the basis of percentage of disability i.e., ₹4,000/- for each 1% disability and maximum of ₹4,00,000/-.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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