Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB): Disability Pension
About this scheme
The scheme "Disability Pension" under the "Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board" is implemented by the Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Government of Mizoram, to provide welfare benefits to eligible construction workers. The Board has been constituted under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996. A Welfare Fund has been established for providing admissible benefits to registered members. Eligible workers who become incapacitated due to injury or serious illness may receive a monthly disability pension and financial assistance based on the severity of the condition.
Benefits
- Disability Pension: A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is payable to an eligible member who becomes incapacitated for work before attaining 60 years of age due to injury or serious illness, with 40% or more disability certified by the Medical Board. - Financial Assistance: Financial assistance of up to ₹1,00,000/- is provided depending on the severity of the disability or condition. - Surviving Spouse Benefit: In the event of the death of a pensioner, 50% of the monthly pension then in payment may continue to be paid to the surviving spouse.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- The applicant must have been engaged as a construction worker for at least 90 days in a year.
- The applicant must be engaged as a contractor or employee in one of the covered categories of construction work.
Contractors or employees engaged in the following categories of work:
- Carpenter
- Mason
- Cement Mason
- Painter
- Helper (Construction Works)
- Electrician
- Wireman
- Fitter
- Welder
- Plumber
- Iron and Aluminium Worker
- Blacksmith
- Lumberjack
- Sand Extraction Worker
- Stone Quarry Worker
- Stone Breaker
- Road and Earthwork Labourer
- JCB/Dozer Operator
- Construction Machine Operator
- Construction Driver
- Brick Factory Worker
Membership Fee:
A one-time Registration Fee of ₹25/- shall be payable at the time of enrolment.
A monthly subscription of ₹10/- is payable to maintain active membership. Alternatively, an advance payment of ₹120/- may be made to cover one year's subscription.
Members wishing to pay the Membership/Renewal Fee in advance may do so for a period of up to three (3) years.
4. Membership must be renewed within one (1) year from the date of expiry, in accordance with Section 17 of the BOCW (RE&CS) Act, 1996.
How to Apply
Online
Step 1: Eligible registered members of the Welfare Board may apply for the respective welfare schemes by submitting the prescribed scheme-specific application form, duly filled in and accompanied by the requisite supporting documents, through the prescribed offline mode.
Step 2: The application forms and supporting documents shall be as specified by the Welfare Board for the respective scheme/benefit.
- Application Form for Registration under the Board: Click here.- Application Form for Disability Pension: Click here.
Contact Us: Click here.
Documents Required
Documents Required for Membership:
- Photocopy of Voter Identity Card. (Where the Voter I.D. Card does not indicate the applicant's date of birth, a supporting document clearly indicating the year of birth must also be furnished.)
- Photocopy of Aadhaar Card (in accordance with Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020).
- Attested photocopy of the Family Ration Card.
- Attested photocopy of the Bank Passbook.
- Two (2) copies of passport-size photographs.
- Recommendation/Attestation from the Local Council/Village Council and the concerned Branch YMA/YLA/MTP.
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for membership under the Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?
The applicant must be an Indian citizen between 18 and 60 years of age and must have worked as a construction worker for at least 90 days in a year.
- What is the minimum period of construction work required for membership?
The applicant must have been engaged as a construction worker for not less than 90 days in a year.
- Which workers can apply for membership?
The applicant can apply if engaged in any of the specified construction work categories, such as Carpenter, Mason, Electrician, Plumber, Welder, Construction Driver, or Brick Factory Worker.
- Can a worker registered under another State or Union Territory Welfare Board apply for membership?
The applicant is not eligible for membership if already registered under any other State or Union Territory Welfare Board in India.
- What is the registration fee for membership?
The applicant must pay a one-time registration fee of ₹25/- at the time of enrolment.
- What is the monthly membership subscription?
The member must pay ₹10/- per month to maintain active membership.
- Can the membership subscription be paid in advance?
The member may pay ₹120/- in advance to cover 1 year's subscription and may pay the Membership/Renewal Fee in advance for up to 3 years.
- When must membership be renewed?
The member must renew the membership within 1 year from the date of expiry.
- Who can receive the Disability Pension?
The registered member can receive the Disability Pension if the member becomes incapacitated for work before attaining 60 years of age due to injury or serious illness and has 40% or more disability certified by the Medical Board.
- What is the monthly Disability Pension amount?
The eligible member can receive a monthly Disability Pension of ₹1,000/-.
- What financial assistance is available under the Disability Pension benefit?
The eligible member may receive financial assistance of up to ₹1,00,000/-, depending on the severity of the condition.
- What benefit is available to the surviving spouse of a deceased pensioner?
The surviving spouse may continue to receive 50% of the monthly pension that was being paid to the pensioner.
- How can an eligible member apply for a welfare benefit?
The eligible registered member must submit the prescribed scheme-specific application form with the requisite supporting documents through the prescribed offline mode.
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