AI SummaryFinancial Assistance to Physically/Mentally Disabled Children of Beneficiary (CBOCWWB) is a welfare programme of the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. It gives a monthly cash benefit of ₹1000 per child to registered construction workers whose child has a certified disability of 40% or more. The scheme continues to be available for 2026-27 and is listed as Scheme No. 10 on the official Labour Department online services page.
Parents can use the money to manage treatment costs, medicines and daily care of the child. The benefit covers a maximum of two children and continues for the whole lifetime of the child, as long as the scheme conditions are met.
Financial Assistance to Physically/Mentally Disabled Children of Beneficiary - Overview
Chandigarh Labour Department runs this scheme through the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to help workers registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. Any member whose child has a physical or mental disability of 40% or more can apply for this monthly payment.
Applications are submitted online through the ServicePlus portal, and the official scheme page also carries the user manual and the apply link. Workers need to keep their BOCW membership active and send regular contributions to the welfare fund to stay eligible.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Financial Assistance to Physically/Mentally Disabled Children of Beneficiary (CBOCWWB) |
| Launched By | Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Chandigarh |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Chandigarh |
| Category | Social welfare and Empowerment |
| Benefit Amount | ₹1000 per month per child |
| Benefit Limit | Maximum two children |
| Application Mode | Online (ServicePlus portal) |
| Official Website | labour.chd.gov.in |
Benefits
Eligible workers get the following help under this scheme:
- Monthly financial support of ₹1000 per child with a disability of 40% or more. This amount can be used for treatment, medicines and daily care of the child.
- Benefit for a maximum of two children per registered worker, so a family with more than one disabled child still gets help.
- Payment continues for the lifetime of the child, subject to the parent remaining an active member of the Board and meeting the other scheme conditions.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following conditions to get this monthly payment:
- Applicant should be a registered worker in an establishment covered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, with regular contributions received by the Board.
- Child should have a certified disability of 40% or more as per the RPwD Act, 2016, supported by a disability certificate or UDID card.
- Applicant should complete at least six months of membership with the Board before applying.
- Benefit is restricted to a maximum of two children of the same beneficiary.
Example: If Ravi has been a registered construction worker for 8 months and his son Amit has a certified 45% physical disability, Ravi can get ₹1000 per month for Amit. The payment continues as long as Amit is alive and Ravi keeps meeting the membership conditions.
Application Process
Workers can register and apply online using the ServicePlus portal. Keep the user ID and password safe because the same login is used to track the application.
Registration
Visit the official Labour Department website and register a profile with email and mobile number. These login details are also used for applying through ServicePlus.
Applying for the scheme
STEP 1 - Go to the ServicePlus portal and log in using the user ID and password created during registration.
STEP 2 - Open 'Apply for Services' and search for 'Financial Assistance to Physically/Mentally Disabled Children of Beneficiary'.
STEP 3 - Fill in personal and work details, and attach the disability certificate, bank details and other documents asked in the annexure section.
STEP 4 - Submit the completed form and download the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
STEP 5 - Track the application status by logging into the same portal regularly.
Documents
Keep scanned copies of these documents ready before starting the online application:
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant and the child.
- Valid Aadhaar card of the applicant and the child.
- Disability certificate or UDID card showing disability of 40% or more.
- Copy of bank passbook for payment details.
- BOCW registration card or proof of membership, and proof of regular contribution to the welfare fund.
References
Official Scheme Website | Application Portal | Official User Manual
FAQ's
What is this scheme?
It is a welfare scheme of the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board that gives monthly financial support to registered construction workers for children with a disability of 40% or more.
Who can apply?
Registered construction workers who have been members of the Board for at least six months and have a child with a certified disability of 40% or more can apply.
How much money will I get?
You get ₹1000 per month for each eligible disabled child, for up to two children.
How long does the benefit continue?
The payment continues for the whole lifetime of the child, provided the parent remains eligible under the scheme rules.
Can I apply if my child's disability is below 40%?
No, the scheme strictly requires a minimum disability of 40%, supported by a valid disability certificate or UDID card.
Is the membership period important?
Yes, you should be a member of the Board for at least six months before you can apply for this scheme.