Assam
Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Main benefit
A monthly disability pension of ₹2,000/- plus ₹100/- per month for every completed year of service from the year of registration will be given to the eligible beneficiary.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Construction worker
- Disability 40% or more
About
The scheme "Disability Pension” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.
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B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, the Board provides financial assistance as disability pension to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis leprosy, TB., accident etc. in addition to this pension he/she will be eligible for an one time Ex-gratia payment depending upon the percentage of disability and subject to such conditions as fixed by the Board.
Benefits
- A monthly disability pension of ₹2,000/- plus ₹100/- per month for every completed year of service from the year of registration will be given to the eligible beneficiary.
- In addition to this pension, the beneficiary will also be eligible for a one-time Ex-gratia payment of not more than ₹3.00 Lakhs depending upon the percentage of disability and subject to such conditions as fixed by the Board.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
- The applicant should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
- The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have an active membership with the Board.
- The construction worker who is permanently disabled due to paralysis leprosy, TB, accident, etc. is eligible to apply for the scheme.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Online
Online - via CSCsRegistration Process under Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:
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The eligible building & other construction workers can submit an online application through the official website: https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
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On the home page, click on 'Registration Page for New Worker' and a registration page will open. Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the required documents.
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After filling out the form, a payment option shall then prompt to allow the applicant to make the payment using UPI-based modes/Cards/net banking or even Challan. Post-Registration Process:
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The registering officer shall be notified of the applications successfully submitted and the Registering officer shall scrutinize the applications.
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The Registering Officer shall arrange for a scrutiny committee meeting every 15 days and place all applications received.
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The committee may recommend for approval, reject, or query the application. In case of queries, an SMS shall be sent to the applicant with a brief on the query. The applicant may re-upload the requisite documents as per the query raised by the Registering officer. Notification to the worker through SMS; ID generation: Applications if approved shall be notified through SMS and ID card shall be generated automatically for approved applications. The applicant shall be notified for each stage such as queries, rejection, and allied. Application Process to apply under the scheme:
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Only active registered construction workers may login in through ID No./registered phone number and apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
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On the home page of the portal, click on 'Login Now' and enter the Mobile Number or User ID. OTP received on the registered mobile number should be entered to complete the login.
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The individual console of the applicant gets opened with various functions such as detail updating, Fees due, and benefits eligible.
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Click on 'Benefit' and select the applicable scheme under the benefit and the portal redirects to an online application form specific to the scheme.
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The applicant may fill up the application with all mandatory fields and upload the necessary documents.
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The applicant submits the application form and a tracking/reference number is generated as a future reference for the applicant. Post-Application Process:
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Successfully submitted applications pop up in the concerned Officers console. The officer may assign a subordinate to make verifications through the portal.
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Subsequent to preliminary verification, the application is placed in the scrutiny committee for detailed checks.
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Minutes of the Scrutiny Committee meeting get uploaded and Forwarded to the H. O.
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Applications/ Pops up in the Officer's Console of Head Office. Officer assigns to the Assistant concerned and allotted with the District concerned.
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The assistant processes the application through PFMS. Account details get auto-verified in PFMS.
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On successful PFMS verification, Print Advice is generated through PFMS.
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Approving authority approves for disbursement of the benefit through PFMS. (User Manual)
Common questions
What is the Disability Pension Scheme introduced by A.B.O.C.W.W.B, Assam?
This scheme aims to provide disability pension and one-time ex-gratia payment to beneficiaries who are permanently disabled due to reasons such as paralysis, leprosy, TB, accidents, etc.
Who is eligible to benefit from the Disability Pension Scheme?
Any individual registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who becomes permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, TB, accidents, etc., is eligible for the Disability Pension Scheme.
How is the monthly disability pension calculated?
The monthly disability pension is fixed at ₹2,000, and an additional ₹100 is granted for every completed year of service from the year of registration.
What is the one-time Ex-gratia payment, and how is it determined?
The one-time ex-gratia payment is a lump sum amount provided to the beneficiary based on the percentage of disability. The specific amount is subject to conditions set by the Board and may not exceed ₹3.00 Lakhs.
Can a beneficiary avail both the monthly disability pension and the one-time Ex-gratia payment?
Yes, an eligible beneficiary is entitled to receive both the monthly disability pension and the one-time ex-gratia payment based on their percentage of disability, subject to conditions laid out by the Board.
What is the residency requirement for applicants?
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam to qualify for the Disability Pension Scheme.
Is the scheme restricted to certain occupations?
Yes, the applicant should be engaged in building and other construction work to be eligible for the Disability Pension Scheme.
Can temporary disabilities be considered for eligibility?
No.
How to apply under the scheme?
The eligible registered construction workers may apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
Official links
abocwwb.assam.gov.in/Step