Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides free cycles to students in classes 9th to 12th who are children of registered construction workers in Punjab. Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board offers this benefit so students can reach school every day without spending money on transport. Eligible families can apply for one free cycle for each child during the study period from 9th to 12th class through the official portal of the board.
Department of Labour runs the scheme and the board handles registration, verification and delivery of cycles. The board gives one free cycle once during the period the child studies in 9th to 12th class in Punjab. As of August 2026 the scheme is available for registered construction workers and their children.
Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers - Introduction
Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a welfare scheme managed by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Department of Labour. The scheme gives free cycles to eligible students who are children of registered construction workers. When your child studies in 9th to 12th class within Punjab and your worker registration is active, you can apply for this benefit to support their daily travel to school. A child can receive the cycle only once during the whole study period.
To get the benefit, the worker must be a registered member of the board. Registration is done under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the board follows rule 265 framed under this Act. The board has linked its web portal with the Punjab Sewa Portal, so applications can also be filed at the nearest Sewa Kendra. The worker can register once and then use the membership to apply for many welfare schemes run by the board, including the cycle scheme for children.
One important point for applicants is that the child should not have already received a cycle under Mai Bhago Cycle Scheme of the Punjab government. A self-declaration about this is required at the time of applying. Apart from this, the child can get the cycle even if the family has received benefits from any other department of the Punjab government, because the main condition is only about the Mai Bhago Cycle Scheme.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Beneficiary States | Punjab |
| Category | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Target Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit Type | In Kind |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Department of Labour |
Benefits
The core benefit of the scheme is one free cycle for each eligible child. This cycle serves as a practical tool to help students manage their commute to school and reduces their travel effort significantly. Because the child gets the cycle once during the entire 9th to 12th study period, it is best to apply when the school session begins. The cycle is given free, so the family does not need to pay anything extra for this support.
Registered construction workers also have a separate option under the same board. A worker who has been a member for at least one year can get one free cycle for himself or herself, and the worker can get another cycle after every five years of membership. This is a different benefit from the children cycle scheme, but both come under the same board and both require an active worker registration.
Eligibility
To benefit from Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers (P.B.O.C.W.W.B), you should meet specific criteria for both worker registration and scheme eligibility.
For Registration as a Building or Construction Worker
You should be an unorganised building or construction worker and a resident of Punjab, aged between 18 and 60 years. You should have worked in construction for at least 90 days in the preceding year and earn a monthly income of ₹15,000 or below. You should not be a member of other welfare funds, EPF, NPS, or ESIC, and you should not be an income tax payer. The worker must complete the registration process first, because the cycle scheme is open only for registered members of the board.
For Welfare Scheme Application
Your child must be studying in any class from 9th to 12th within Punjab. Your child should not have received a cycle previously under the Mai Bhago Cycle Scheme. For example, if Ramesh, a construction worker, has a daughter in 10th grade who has not received any other government cycle, she is eligible for this benefit. The child gets the cycle only once, so choose the right time to apply, usually when the child is in 9th or 10th class.
Application Process
Online via Sewa Kendra
You can file the application online through the nearest Sewa Kendra or contact your local Labour Inspector. The board has connected its web portal with the Punjab Sewa Portal, so the Sewa Kendra operator can enter your details and submit the form on your behalf. To register as a construction worker or apply for the cycle benefit, this is the easiest route because the operator checks the required details while submitting the application.
STEP 1 - Visit the official portal at bocw.punjab.gov.in and go to the Welfare Schemes section to read the full scheme details before applying. You can also check the forms and procedures page to download the correct form for the cycle scheme.
STEP 2 - If you are not registered as a construction worker, download Form No. 28 from the official website and fill in your personal details, address and bank account information. Submit the form with the required documents and the registration fee of ₹25 along with a monthly contribution of ₹10 at the nearest Sewa Kendra or Labour Office.
STEP 3 - Once your membership is active, download the Cycle Scheme Performa Form No. 34-A from the official website. Fill in the child's details, school name and class and attach the school bonafide certificate or marksheet.
STEP 4 - Submit the filled cycle scheme form with the self-declaration that the child has not received a cycle under the Mai Bhago Cycle Scheme. Forward the complete set to the Labour Inspector of your area or file it through the Sewa Kendra.
STEP 5 - Keep the acknowledgment or receipt number safe and check the application status on the official portal from time to time. Once the application is approved, the board makes arrangements for delivery of the cycle to the eligible child.
Offline Submission
You can also apply offline by downloading the required forms from the official website. Form No. 28 is used to register yourself as a beneficiary and Form No. 34-A is used to apply for the cycle benefit. You should submit these forms along with the necessary self-attested documents to the Labour Inspector of your area. Becoming a member requires a one-time registration fee of ₹25 and a small monthly contribution of ₹10.
Important Resources
You can check your status or download your card via the official portal. For new worker registration, you can also use the worker registration page of the board portal. The board has linked its web portal with the Punjab Sewa Portal, so you can file applications at the nearest Sewa Kendra as well.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready for both registration and cycle scheme application:
- Age proof or a self-declaration if age proof is not available, needed to confirm that the worker is between 18 and 60 years.
- Residence proof of Punjab to confirm the worker is a resident of the state.
- Aadhaar card for identity verification of the worker and the child.
- Bank account details including branch, account number and IFSC or RTGS code for future payments.
- Details of dependents, including the child for whom the cycle is being requested.
- Employer's certificate confirming 90 days of construction work in the preceding year.
- Nomination form, school bonafide certificate or marksheet for the beneficiary child.
References
Scheme Guidelines | About The Board | Required Documents | Helpful FAQs | Cycle Scheme Performa Form No. 34-A | Registration Form No. 28
FAQ's
Who is eligible to register as a beneficiary?
Any construction worker aged between 18 and 60 who has contributed at least 90 days of labour in Punjab within the last year can apply. The worker should also meet the income and other conditions fixed by the board.
How do I apply for the cycle?
You should submit the Cycle Scheme Performa Form No. 34-A to the Labour Inspector or visit a Sewa Kendra with your child's educational records. The form is available on the official website of the board.
Which form is used for the cycle scheme?
The board has listed the cycle scheme form as Form No. 34-A, which is called the Cycle Scheme Performa for the Beneficiaries. Registration of the worker is done with Form No. 28.
Are there any fees for the cycle?
No, the cycle is provided completely free to eligible children. The only fees involved are for worker registration, which include ₹25 as a one-time registration fee and ₹10 per month as contribution.
Can I apply if my child already got a cycle from another scheme?
If your child has already received a bicycle under the Mai Bhago Cycle Scheme, the child is not eligible for this benefit. A self-declaration is required at the time of application.
What is the registration fee for the board?
You should pay a one-time registration fee of ₹25 and a monthly subscription of ₹10. These charges are linked to the worker registration and not to the cycle benefit itself.