AI SummaryBalri Birth Gift Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) gives financial support to registered construction workers in Punjab by providing a Fixed Deposit Receipt of ₹51,000 on the birth of a female child. This support helps families save for their daughter's future marriage.
Punjab government runs this scheme through the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and the Department of Labour. Registration for 2026 is open for eligible construction workers, and applications are now submitted online through the board's webportal.
Balri Birth Gift Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) - Introduction
Balri Birth Gift Scheme is a welfare scheme made for construction workers of Punjab. Through this scheme, a registered worker receives money help for the birth of a daughter in the form of a Fixed Deposit Receipt. The support covers up to two daughters per family. The fixed deposit can only be encashed when the daughter gets married.
The board issues this amount as an FDR so the money stays safe and grows until the daughter's wedding. This way the benefit reaches the girl child directly at the right time.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Balri Birth Gift Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Punjab |
| Category | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Benefit Amount | ₹51,000 as Fixed Deposit Receipt |
| Maximum Coverage | Up to two daughters per family |
| Application Mode | Online through board webportal |
| Nodal Department | Department of Labour |
Benefits
Under Balri Birth Gift Scheme, a registered worker receives money help of ₹51,000 for each female child, up to a maximum of two daughters. The board issues this amount as a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR). This FDR can only be encashed at the time of the daughter's marriage. For example, if Ramesh, a registered labourer, has two daughters, he becomes eligible to receive two separate deposits of ₹51,000 each to secure their future.
Eligibility
Only registered members of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab can apply, and they must keep paying their regular contribution. The scheme covers up to two female children. The main criteria are given below:
- You should be a resident of Punjab.
- You should be an unorganised building or construction worker.
- You should be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- You should have worked in the building and construction sector for at least 90 days in the previous year.
- Your monthly income should be ₹15,000 or less.
- You should not be a member of any other welfare fund, EPF, NPS, or ESIC.
- You should not be an income tax payer.
Application Process
The board now accepts applications online through its webportal. A registered worker can submit the application through the Labour Inspector or Labour-cum-Enforcement Officer, or through the nearest Suvidha Kendra. Make sure the registration with the board is active before applying.
STEP 1 - First make sure the registration with the board is active. To register as a member, fill Form No-28, pay the one-time registration fee of ₹25, and pay the monthly contribution of ₹10.
STEP 2 - Download Form No-49 for the welfare scheme and fill in all the required details.
STEP 3 - Attach all required self-attested documents with the application.
STEP 4 - Submit the application online through the board's webportal, or through the Labour Inspector or the nearest Suvidha Kendra.
Important Links
Check Registration Application Status | Download Registration Card
Documents
You should keep the following documents ready for the application:
- Age proof (or self-declaration if unavailable).
- Residence proof.
- Aadhaar card (if available).
- Bank account details (passbook or cancelled cheque).
- Detail of dependents.
- Employer's Certificate (Form No. 28) proving 90 days of work.
- Nomination Form (Form No. 29).
- Child's photo with parents.
- Aadhaar card of the girl child.
- Birth certificate from the Registrar.
References
Official Guidelines | About the Board
FAQ's
Who is eligible to register as a beneficiary?
Any construction worker in Punjab aged between 18 and 60 who has completed at least 90 days of work in the last year can register.
How much is the financial assistance provided?
You will receive ₹51,000 per female child in the form of an FDR.
What is the maximum number of children covered?
The scheme provides benefits for up to two daughters per family.
When can I encash the Fixed Deposit Receipt?
You can only encash the FDR when your daughter reaches her age of marriage.
What is the monthly contribution fee?
Registered workers need to pay a small contribution of ₹10 per month to keep their membership active.