AI SummaryWidow Pension (HBOCWWB) is a welfare scheme run by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department. It gives a monthly pension of ₹3,000 to the widow of a registered construction worker so that she can manage her daily expenses after the loss of her husband.
Applications for this pension stay open throughout the year and there is no application fee. As of 2026, the monthly pension amount remains ₹3,000 and widows who meet the eligibility conditions can apply online through the official Labour Department Haryana portal and receive the money directly in their bank account.
Widow Pension (HBOCWWB) - Introduction
Haryana government provides this pension to support the family of a construction worker after his death. Construction work is full of risk, and many families lose their earning member without warning. This scheme makes sure that the widow does not struggle alone to meet basic needs like food, medicine and house expenses.
The pension is paid only when the widow is not getting a similar benefit from any other government department, board, corporation or public sector undertaking. The support stops if the widow remarries or starts working as a government employee.
This scheme is handled fully online. Applications stay open all year, so there is no last date to worry about. The benefit is one-time in nature per family and the widow must be a resident of Haryana to qualify.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Widow Pension (HBOCWWB) |
| Level | State (Haryana) |
| Scheme For | Widow of registered construction worker |
| Benefit Amount | ₹3,000 per month |
| Nodal Department | Labour Department, Haryana |
| Implementing Agency | Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | No fee |
| Official Portal | hrylabour.gov.in |
Benefits
Eligible widows get ₹3,000 every month as pension. This amount is sent directly to the bank account and helps cover food, medicine, children's education and other household expenses. The payment continues as long as the widow remains eligible.
Eligibility
Before applying, check the conditions given below. Only widows who meet all these conditions can get the pension:
- The applicant must be the widow of a construction worker who died while being a registered member of the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The deceased worker must have held regular membership with the board for at least three years and paid the contribution regularly during this period.
- The widow must be a resident of Haryana and should not have remarried.
- She should not be working as a government employee under the Haryana government, any board, corporation or public sector undertaking.
- She should not be receiving a similar pension benefit from any other government department, board, corporation or PSU.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before starting the online application so that the form can be completed without delays:
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar card or voter card and a passport size photograph.
- Proof of residence, ration card and Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) of the family.
- Bank account details with IFSC code for receiving the monthly pension.
- Death certificate of the worker and proof of spouse relationship.
- Proof that the deceased worker paid regular contribution for three years and a self-declaration undertaking.
Application Process
The entire process is online through the Labour Department Haryana portal. If the deceased worker was not already registered with the board, the family first needs to register the worker and then apply for the scheme.
Online Registration of Deceased Worker
STEP 1 - Open the official Labour Department Haryana website hrylabour.gov.in and go to the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board section.
STEP 2 - New users need to complete the basic registration by reading the instructions, accepting the acknowledgment and submitting the details.
STEP 3 - Link the Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) of the family. If the family does not have a PPP number, create it first on the Mera Parivar Haryana portal.
STEP 4 - Choose the registration option for a deceased worker and fetch the family details from the PPP record.
STEP 5 - Verify the details with the OTP sent to the registered mobile number, fill the remaining form fields and submit.
Apply for Widow Pension
STEP 1 - Visit the official portal and log in using the HBOCWWB board beneficiary login with the credentials created during registration.
STEP 2 - Select Widow Pension (HBOCWWB) from the list of schemes, fill in the application details and upload the required documents.
STEP 3 - Submit the form and note down the application number for future reference. The board will verify the details and start the monthly pension after approval.
Application Tracking
Application status can be checked anytime by logging in to the same official portal. Updates are also sent to the registered mobile number, so keep the number active and check the dashboard regularly.
References
Official scheme details are available on the Labour Department Haryana portal at hrylabour.gov.in. Applications and beneficiary login are also handled on the same portal.
For related information on widow pension schemes in Haryana, read the Haryana Labour Vidhwa Pension Yojana article.
FAQ's
Who is eligible for Widow Pension (HBOCWWB)?
The widow of a deceased construction worker who was a registered member of the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for at least three years is eligible. The widow must be a resident of Haryana and should not have remarried.
How much pension is given under this scheme?
A monthly pension of ₹3,000 is given to the eligible widow. The amount is transferred directly to her bank account and continues for as long as she remains eligible.
Does the pension stop if the widow remarries?
Yes, the pension stops if the widow remarries. The benefit is also stopped if she takes up a government job or starts receiving a similar pension from another department.
How long should the deceased worker have been registered with HBOCWWB?
The deceased worker should have maintained regular membership with the board for at least three years and paid the contribution regularly during this period.
Can a widow employed by the Haryana government get this pension?
No, the pension is not given to a widow employed by the Haryana government, any board, corporation or public sector undertaking.
Is there any fee to apply for this pension?
No, there is no application fee. The entire process is free and can be completed online on the official Labour Department Haryana portal hrylabour.gov.in.
How can the widow apply for the pension?
The widow can apply online through the official Labour Department Haryana portal. She can create the board login, link the Parivar Pehchan Patra and fill the application form for Widow Pension (HBOCWWB).