Widow Pension (CBOCWWB)

Widow Pension (CBOCWWB)

The Widow Pension scheme, initiated by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), aims to provide essential financial support to the widows of registered male construction workers. This initiative is part of the Chandigarh Labour Department’s efforts to empower women and ensure their welfare in the society.

Overview of the Scheme

This program is designed to offer a monthly pension to the widows of male construction workers who are registered members of the Board. By delivering this financial aid, the scheme aims to enhance the living standards of these widows and help them navigate their new circumstances.

Key Benefits

• Monthly financial assistance of ₹1000/- is provided to eligible widows.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Widow Pension scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• The deceased worker should have been employed at an establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, and should have consistently contributed to the labour welfare fund recognized by the Board.
• Applicants must provide a death certificate issued by a competent authority along with a self-declaration stating that they are not receiving a pension from any other source.
• Individuals who are beneficiaries of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) are not eligible for this financial assistance.
• The male construction worker must have been a member of the Board for a minimum period of six months prior to his death.
• Applications must be submitted within one year following the death of the male construction worker.

Application Procedure

To apply for the Widow Pension scheme, follow these detailed steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Labour Department of Chandigarh at http://labour.chd.gov.in/.
• Step 2: On the homepage, locate and select the ‘WIDOW PENSION’ scheme under the Grant of Welfare Schemes section.
• Step 3: Review the scheme’s details. At the bottom of the page, click on ‘Click here to Apply/Register.’ You may also refer to the user manual available on the same page.
• Step 4: If you are a new user, click on ‘register yourself.’ A new ‘ServicePlus’ window will appear where you should fill in all required registration details.
• Step 5: Once registered, click on ‘Apply for Service’ and log in using your ‘User ID’ and ‘Password’ created during registration.
• Step 6: After logging in successfully, you will be redirected to the online application form by clicking ‘Apply for Service.’
• Step 7: Complete the application form by providing your personal details, selecting the Widow Pension scheme, and entering your workplace information. Ensure all mandatory fields are filled, then click on ‘Self-Declaration’ to provide any additional information.
• Step 8: Enter the verification code or CAPTCHA and hit the ‘Submit’ button.
• Step 9: Review all the entered information before clicking on ‘Attach Annexure.’
• Step 10: Upload all required documents and click ‘Save Annexure.’
• Step 11: After verifying all details, click on the ‘Submit’ button to finalize your application.
• Step 12: Print the ‘Acknowledgement Receipt’ generated for your records.
• Step 13: To monitor the status of your application, revisit the Labour Department’s official website and log in using your credentials.
• Step 14: Click on ‘Track Application Status’ and fill in the necessary details, followed by clicking ‘Get Data’ to view your application status.

Official Source

For more information, you can view the details on myScheme.gov.in.