Partial Disability Benefit for the Construction Workers

Partial Disability Benefit for Construction Workers in Sikkim

The “Partial Disability Benefit for Construction Workers” scheme, initiated by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department, aims to provide crucial financial support to construction workers who experience partial disabilities during their employment. This initiative is designed to assist the dependents or nominees of registered workers who encounter such unfortunate circumstances.

Overview of the Scheme

The “Partial Disability Benefit for Construction Workers” (निर्माण श्रमिकों के लिए आंशिक विकलांगता लाभ) is a welfare initiative specifically tailored for registered construction workers in Sikkim. The program offers financial aid to the nominees or dependents of a member who suffers a partial disability while working in the construction sector. By providing this assistance, the scheme seeks to alleviate the financial burden on families affected by such disabilities.

Key Benefits

Under this scheme, the financial assistance provided ranges from ₹10,000/- to ₹1,00,000/- based on the severity of the partial disability. This support is crucial for ensuring the well-being of affected workers and their families.

Eligibility Criteria

• For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
  • The applicant must be a resident of Sikkim.
  • The applicant should be recognized as a Building/Construction Worker.
  • The age of the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years.
  • The applicant should have worked with the Board for a minimum of 90 days within a year.
• For Applying for the Welfare Scheme:
  • The worker must be a registered member of the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  • The worker should have sustained a partial disability due to an accident occurring during employment.

Application Procedure

Offline Application Process

The registration and application process for the welfare scheme involves several steps:

Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:

1. The applicant must submit a completed application form along with the necessary documents to the Registering Officer in their area.
2. The Registering Officer will assess the application details and, if satisfied, will register the worker as a beneficiary, issuing an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.

Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:

1. After receiving the Identity Card as a Building/Construction Worker, the applicant must download the application form for the welfare scheme and submit it alongside the required documents to the Secretary or an authorized officer at the District Labour Office (self-attested if necessary).
2. Upon verifying the applicant’s eligibility for the welfare scheme, the benefits will be processed and provided accordingly.

The application form for registration as a beneficiary is available in Form XXVII (Refer to Page No: 153).

Contact Information

For additional inquiries, workers can reach out to the following contact numbers:

• BOCW Nodal Officer: 70769-26998
• East Region: 90643-89842
• Pakyong: 90028-33969
• South Region: 96098-63959
• West Region: 95477-16798
• North Region: 96359-98441
• Toll-Free Helpline for Labourers: 18003451474

Official Source

For more information, visit: myScheme.gov.in