Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides financial support of ₹20,000 per year to registered construction workers in Punjab who look after mentally retarded or disabled children. The Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCW) runs this scheme under the Department of Labour to help families manage the daily care and treatment costs of their children.

Construction workers registered with the board can apply for this benefit to cover the regular expenses of caring for a child with a mental disability. The scheme stays open and the board keeps accepting applications through Sewa Kendras and labour department offices across Punjab.

Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) - Introduction

This scheme is one of the welfare schemes framed by the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for registered construction workers and their families. Under it, the board gives ₹20,000 per year to a worker who is looking after a child certified as mentally retarded or handicapped.

The money is meant to help with the child's care, medical needs and general welfare. As a registered worker, you can use this amount to reduce the money pressure of raising a child with special needs. The board wants to make sure such families get the support they need for a better life.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme gives a cash grant of ₹20,000 per year to eligible beneficiaries. You should use this amount to support the ongoing care, medical needs and welfare of your child. The board pays this money directly to the registered worker who is responsible for the child.

The support helps with treatment, medicines, therapy and other daily needs of a child living with a mental disability. This regular yearly payment makes it easier for a worker to plan the child's care without worrying about money every month.

Eligibility

To qualify for this benefit, you should meet the standards set by the board. The board checks each application against the same rules that apply to other BOCW welfare schemes in Punjab. Here is how you can qualify:

• You must be a resident of Punjab.
• You should hold active membership with the BOCW Welfare Board.
• You must have worked in the construction sector for at least 90 days in the last year.
• Your age should be between 18 and 60 years.
• Your monthly income should be ₹15,000 or below.
• You must not pay any income tax.
• You should not be a member of any other welfare fund like EPF, NPS or ESIC.
• Your child must be certified as mentally retarded or disabled by a government hospital or ESI hospital doctor.

Application Process

You can apply for this scheme either online through a Common Service Center (CSC) or offline by submitting the prescribed form. Make sure you have all the required documents ready before you start. Follow these simple steps to apply:

STEP 1 - Visit the official BOCW Punjab website at bocw.punjab.gov.in and open the welfare schemes section to find the details of Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme.

STEP 2 - Download the prescribed Form No-48 from the official website or collect a copy from your nearest Sewa Kendra.

STEP 3 - Attach all required documents, including self-attested copies of the child's medical certificate, Aadhaar card and a joint photograph, along with your registration card.

STEP 4 - Submit the completed application to the local Labour Inspector in your area or at your nearest Sewa Kendra. You can also ask the Sewa Kendra operator to submit the application online for you.

Documents

Please keep the following documents ready for your application. Having these papers in order before you apply will help the process move faster:

• Aadhaar card of the child.
• Medical Certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon or a senior medical officer of a government or ESI hospital confirming the mental disability.
• A recent joint photograph of yourself and your child.
• Life Certificate of the child, to be submitted every year in January.
• Valid registration card as a construction worker.

References

You can refer to these official pages and documents for more detailed information about the scheme and its rules:

Official Scheme Page | List of BOCW Welfare Schemes | Official Guidelines PDF | Document Checklist | Check Registration Status

FAQ's

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Any registered construction worker with the BOCW Board in Punjab who has a child certified as mentally retarded or disabled is eligible to apply, provided the worker meets the income and membership rules.

What is the amount of financial support provided?

You will receive ₹20,000 per year as financial support to help with your child's care and treatment.

How often do I need to submit a life certificate for the child?

You should submit a life certificate for your child every year in the month of January to keep the benefit active.

Can I apply if I am not a registered construction worker?

No, you must first register as a beneficiary with the BOCW Board to apply for any of its welfare schemes.

Where can I submit my application?

You can submit your application at your nearest Sewa Kendra or to the Labour Inspector office in your locality, or apply online through a Common Service Center.