Chandigarh
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB)
Main benefit
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture & Hearing Aid:
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Conditions at a glance
- Work: Construction worker
About
The scheme "Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be granted to the workers who are registered under the CBOCWWB for the purchase of Spectacles, Denture and Hearing Aid.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture & Hearing Aid:
- Sr. NoName of article
- Amount1Spectacle₹1500/-2Denture₹5000/-3Hearing Aid₹4000/-
Who can apply
- The beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contribution towards the labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
- The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming a member of the Board.
- The financial assistance will be given on the prescription of the Government Medical Officer/Chief Medical Officer/Principal Medical Officer of any Government Institute in tri-city and once in a lifetime.
- The beneficiary should apply for the benefit of this scheme within one year, with all required documents. The financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles, Denture, and hearing aid shall not be given to those beneficiaries who are covered under ESIC.
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How to apply
Online
Registration Process under Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:
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Applicants need to visit the official website of the Labour Department Chandigarh: http://labour.chd.gov.in/
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On the home page, click on 'Click Here for Registration' and a registration page will open. Fill in all the mandatory details and click on the 'Submit' button.
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After submitting the details, an OTP is sent to the registered email-id and mobile number, enter the OTP and then submit. Note down your 'User ID' and 'Password' for future correspondence.
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After registering yourself successfully, visit on Login page and click on 'Login'. Fill up the Login ID & Password and click on 'Login'.
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After the login, click on 'Apply for Services' and click on (view all available services). In the search box type (BOCW) and click on (BOCW Application for Registration as a New Member /Renewal).
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Download the CBOCW form and fill up the requisite information and upload this form on the next step.
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Fill up the details for 'New Member' and click on the 'Submit' button. After submitting, click on 'Attach Annexure' and attach all mandatory annexures and save the annexure.
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After saving the annexure, click on 'Make Payment' and complete the payment process.
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Now, click on 'proceed' and an acknowledgement receipt will be generated by the system. Note 01: Attach a clear picture on both sides of the Aadhaar Card. Note 02: Attach a clear picture of the Bank Passbook. Note 03: Attach a clear picture of all the pages which have been filled on the BOCW Copy issued by the Board. (User Manual)Application Process to apply under the scheme:
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Applicants need to visit the official website of Labour Department Chandigarh: http://labour.chd.gov.in/
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On the home page, select the scheme 'FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PURCHASE OF SPECTACLES, DENTURE, HEARING AID' under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board.
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Read details of the scheme and on the bottom of the page, click on 'Click here to Apply/Register'. (The applicant may also read the user manual by clicking on the 'Click here for User Manual'.)
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If the applicant not register, click on 'register yourself'. A 'Service Plus' window/page will open and fill in all the details to register.
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Now, to apply for the scheme, click on 'Apply for Service' and use 'Service Plus' credentials to Login i.e. 'User ID' & 'Password'.
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After successful Login, the applicant will be redirected automatically to the online application page by clicking on the 'Apply for Service' tab.
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In the application form, fill in Applicant's Personal Details, select the scheme (Spectacles/Dentures/ Hearing) & Work Place Details. After furnishing all the mandatory details click on 'Self-Declaration' and fill in additional details.
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Enter the verification code/Captcha and click on the 'Submit' button.
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Preview all the filled details and click on 'Attach Annexure'.
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Upload all the mandatory documents and click on 'Save Annexure'.
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After verifying all the details, click on the 'Submit' button.
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Take a printout of the generated 'Acknowledgement Receipt' for future reference.
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To track the application status, the applicant can visit the official website of the Labour Department and login through their 'User ID' & 'Password'.
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Click on 'Track Application Status' and fill in all the details. Now click on 'Get Data' to know the status of your application.
Common questions
What is the "Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid" scheme?
This scheme was initiated by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. It aims to provide financial assistance to workers registered under the CBOCWWB for the purchase of essential items such as Spectacles, Denture, and Hearing Aid.
What items are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers the purchase of Spectacles, Denture, and Hearing Aid.
How much financial assistance can an eligible worker receive?
The amount of financial assistance of ₹1500/-, ₹5000/- & ₹4000/- is provided to the registered workers for the purchase of Spectacles, Denture & Hearing Aid respectively.
Who is eligible for benefits under the scheme?
Beneficiaries eligible for this scheme must be actively working in establishments registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. Additionally, their contributions towards the labour welfare fund should be consistently received by the Board.
When can an applicant start availing benefits under the scheme?
To become eligible for the scheme, an applicant must have been a member of the Board for a minimum of six months.
How can a beneficiary obtain financial assistance under the scheme?
Financial assistance can be availed upon the prescription of a
Government Medical Officer, Chief Medical Officer, or Principal Medical Officer from any Government Institute in the tri-city area Are there any restrictions for those covered under ESIC?
Yes, individuals covered under the ESIC are not eligible to receive financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles, dentures, or hearing aids under this scheme.
Is there any limit on the number of times a beneficiary can apply for financial assistance?
Financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles, denture, and hearing aid is a one-time benefit.
How to apply under the scheme?
To apply under the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of Labour Department Chandigarh and on the home page, select the scheme 'FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PURCHASE OF SPECTACLES, DENTURE, HEARING AID' under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board: http://labour.chd.gov.in/
Official links
labour.chd.gov.in/StepSimilar schemes
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