The “Kanyadaan Scheme” is a welfare initiative by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Chandigarh. This scheme provides financial assistance to registered workers on the eve of their daughter’s marriage, as well as to female registered workers on the eve of their self-marriage. It aims to support the financial burden of marriage for the workers’ families, promoting social welfare and improved quality of life.
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Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
A one-time grant of ₹21,000 is provided to eligible registered workers on the eve of their daughter’s marriage or for self-marriage by female registered workers. - Coverage Limit:
The benefit is applicable for a maximum of two daughters per family.
Eligibility
- Employment and Registration:
- The applicant must be working at an establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, with regular contributions received by the Board.
- Membership Duration:
- The applicant becomes eligible after six months of membership with the Board.
- Exclusivity:
- The beneficiary must not have claimed similar benefits under any other Central or State Government schemes.
- If both the father and daughter are employed at the same establishment, the benefit shall be granted to only one of them.
- Documentation:
- The financial assistance is disbursed upon presentation of a valid Marriage Registration Certificate.
- Application Time Limit:
- Applications must be submitted within three months from the date of marriage.
- Self-Marriage Provision:
- Female registered workers can avail the benefit for their own marriage.
Application Process
Online
- Registration:
- Visit the official website of the Labour Department Chandigarh at http://labour.chd.gov.in/.
- Click on “Click Here for Registration,” fill in the mandatory details, and click “Submit.”
- Enter the OTP sent to your registered email and mobile number, then complete the registration. Note your User ID and Password.
- Login and Service Application:
- Log in with your credentials.
- Click on “Apply for Services” and search for “BOCW Application for Registration as a New Member / Renewal.”
- Download the CBOCW form, fill in the requisite details, and upload the completed form.
- Application Submission:
- Complete the online application form by filling in personal details, selecting the “Kanyadaan” scheme, and providing workplace details.
- Click on “Self-Declaration” and fill in additional required information.
- Enter the verification code/Captcha and click “Submit.”
- Preview the filled details and click “Attach Annexure.”
- Upload all mandatory documents and click “Save Annexure.”
- Verify all details and click “Submit.”
- Print the generated Acknowledgement Receipt for future reference.
- Track Application:
- To track the application status, log in to the website using your User ID and Password, click “Track Application Status,” and fill in the required details to view your application status.
Documents Required
For Registration under CBOCWWB:
- Passport-size photograph.
- Filled-in and signed CBOCW Board application form.
- Copy of Aadhaar Card of the applicant.
- BOCW Card (if available).
- Copy of Aadhaar Card of nominee.
- Bank details.
- Receipt of payment file.
- Any other relevant documents.
For Grant of Welfare Schemes:
- Marriage Documents:
- Marriage Registration Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Marriage Card.
- Identification Documents:
- Aadhaar Card of both bride and groom.
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant/beneficiary.
- Family Photograph.
- Age proof of the daughter.
- Copy of the Aadhaar Card of the beneficiary.
- Financial Documents:
- Copy of the bank account details/bank passbook.
- Copy of the salary slip.
- Other Documents:
- Any other relevant documents as specified by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the ‘Kanyadaan’ Scheme?
It is a welfare initiative that provides a one-time financial grant of ₹21,000 to registered workers on the eve of their daughter’s marriage, and to female registered workers on the eve of their self-marriage. - What types of marriages are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers the marriage of the daughter of a registered worker and self-marriage of a female registered worker. - What is the financial assistance amount provided under the scheme?
The benefit is ₹21,000. - Can the financial assistance be availed for both the daughter’s marriage and self-marriage of female registered workers?
Yes, however, if both the father and daughter are working in the same establishment, the benefit is granted to only one of them. - Who is eligible to apply for the Kanyadaan Scheme?
Eligible applicants are those registered under the CBOCWWB who have been members for at least six months, and who have not previously claimed similar benefits under other government schemes. - When can a worker avail the benefits under the scheme?
The benefit is available after six months of membership, and the application must be made within three months from the date of marriage. - Can a beneficiary claim benefits if they have availed similar benefits from other government schemes?
No, beneficiaries should not be receiving similar benefits under any Central or State Government scheme. - Is there a limit to the number of daughters for whom benefits can be claimed?
The scheme provides assistance for up to two daughters only. - Within what timeframe should an applicant apply for the Kanyadaan Scheme after marriage?
Applications must be submitted within three months of the marriage. - Can female registered workers avail themselves of the scheme for their self-marriage?
Yes, female registered workers are eligible to apply for the scheme on the eve of their own marriage. - How do I apply under the scheme?
Applications can be submitted online through the official Labour Department Chandigarh website following the detailed registration and application process outlined above.