Any construction worker whose age is between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.

Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.

Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.

A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years.

Any construction worker who is of 18 years and below 60 years’ age and has Worked in Punjab State for not less than 90 days shall apply for registration as construction worker on the prescribed Form No. 28 which is available on the Board’s website or from the office of ALC/LCO and Labour Inspectors of the area.

A construction worker who intends to get himself registered as a member of the Board shall apply to the Labour Inspector of his area.

The documents required for registration are, age proof(If no age proof is available self declaration), residence proof, adhar card(if available), Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/RTGS number), detail of dependents, and employer’s certificate of working for 90 days as construction worker, and nomination form.

Yes, the application for registration must be made in Form No. 28.

The rate of registration fee is ₹25/- at the time of registration. It is a one time fee.

A registered worker is required to contribute ₹10/-per month as contribution fee to the Board.

Husband or wife, minor sons (including major sons who are insane or physically handicapped and unable to earn), unmarried daughters and the parents of the building worker, who are solely dependent on the registered worker.

Registered workers of the BOCW Welfare Board of Punjab who do not have Health Cards under the Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojna, shall be eligible for the compensation under this scheme

For complete disability, the scheme provides a compensation amount of ₹4,00,000/-.

For partial disability, compensation is calculated proportionately based on the percentage of disability. The amount is ₹4,000/- for each 1% disability, with a maximum limit of ₹4,00,000/-.

No, beneficiaries who receive benefits under the Employees' State Insurance (E.S.I) scheme are not eligible for compensation under the Ex-gratia Scheme.

No, if a beneficiary has been issued a Health Card under the Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojna, they are not covered under the Ex-gratia Scheme for accidental death or total disability benefits.

The application must be made in the prescribed Form No. 37 which can be downloaded from https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/BOCW%20Scheme%20Forms/Exgratio%20Form%2037.pdf or can be collected from the Labour Inspectors of the concerned area.

For the application of the concerned welfare schemes of the Board, the construction worker has to visit the nearest Sewa Kendras or contact the Assistant Labour Commissioner/ Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer/ Labour Inspector/ Labour Enforcement Officer of the concerned area.