Permanent Disability Pension Scheme

Permanent Disability Pension Scheme: The Permanent Disability Pension Scheme, implemented by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, aims to support registered construction workers who have suffered permanent (100%) disabilities. This welfare scheme provides monthly pension assistance to those who meet the eligibility criteria, ensuring that the disabled workers can receive financial support after their disablement.

Benefits of Permanent Disability Pension Scheme

• Financial Assistance: ₹2,000/- per month as a pension to the eligible beneficiaries.
• Pension Start Date: The pension will begin from the date of the worker’s disability (100% disability).

Permanent Disability Pension Scheme Eligibility Criteria

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

1. The applicant must be a resident of Punjab.
2. The applicant must be a Building/Construction Worker (Unorganized Worker).
3. The worker must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
4. The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
5. The worker’s monthly income should be ₹15,000 or below.
6. The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
7. The applicant should not have membership in EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund), NPS (National Pension System), or ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation).
8. The applicant must not be an income taxpayer.

For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

1. The worker must be registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
2. The applicant must have at least 1 year of membership with the Board.
3. The worker must be fully (100%) disabled and possess a Disability Certificate from the Civil Surgeon.

Permanent Disability Pension Scheme Application Process

Permanent Disability Pension Scheme Online Process:

• Application can be submitted online through CSCs (Common Service Centers).

Permanent Disability Pension Scheme Offline Process:

1. Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
   • To register as a construction worker, visit the nearest Sewa Kendra, Registering Officers, or Labour Inspector.
2. Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:
   • To apply for the Permanent Disability Pension Scheme, visit the nearest Sewa Kendra or approach the Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector in your area for assistance.

Permanent Disability Pension Scheme Registration with the Board:

• To become a member of the Board, a construction worker needs to fill out Application Form No. 28 and deposit a one-time registration fee of ₹25 and a monthly contribution fee of ₹10.
• A worker can register for a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years. Once registered, the worker becomes a beneficiary of the Board.

Permanent Disability Pension Scheme Important Links:

• Check Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their status by entering their Registration Number.
• Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their Registration Card using the Registration Number.
• Check Scheme Application Status: Workers can track their Scheme Application Status using their Registration Number.
• CSC Locator: Find the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) in your area.
• List of Sewa Kendras: View a list of nearby Sewa Kendras for registration and assistance.

Documents Required for Permanent Disability Pension Scheme

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

• Age proof (If no age proof is available, a self-declaration is required).
• Residence proof.
• Aadhaar card (if available).
• Bank account details (Bank branch, account number, and IFSC/RTGS number).
• Details of dependents.
• Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) – proof of 90 days of construction work within the last 12 months in Punjab.
• Nomination Form (Form No. 27).

For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

• Disability Certificate from the Civil Surgeon indicating the percentage of permanent disability.
• Life Certificate of the beneficiary (submitted annually in January; an Aadhaar-based online life certificate can be submitted through the Jeevan Pramaan Website).
• Any other documents as required.

Permanent Disability Pension Scheme Helpdesk:

Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

• Address: Labour Bhawan, Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062
• Phone: +91 172-2540125
• Email: [email protected]
• Office Hours: Monday to Friday (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)

For technical support related to the BOCW portal, you can contact the same number and email address.

For further details or assistance, workers can approach the nearest Sewa Kendra or Labour Inspector.