Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
State: Punjab
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Labour
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Tool Kit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides reimbursement for purchasing tools to registered construction workers who have obtained training under the Skill Upgradation or RPL Scheme of the Board.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance:** Upto ₹5,000/-.
> **Note:**

- A construction worker can get the benefit of the tool kit scheme after every three years.
- The financial benefit under the scheme shall be reimbursed after the beneficiary has purchased the tools.

Eligibility:
&gt; ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***

  - The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
  - The applicant should not have membership of the Employees&amp;#39; Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees&amp;#39; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
  - The applicant should not be an income tax payer.

&gt; ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***

  - The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
  - The applicant should be paying the contribution regularly.
  - The applicant should have received training under the  “Skill Upgradation” or “Recognition of Prior Learning” scheme of the Board.
  - Purchased tools should be relevant to their profession.

Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:For new registration of workers please approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:To apply for benefits of the concerned welfare scheme, please approach to nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector of your area.
Note:Registration with the Board: A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling out Application Form No 28 along with depositing registration fees of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as contribution fees. A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years. The registered worker is called 'Beneficiary' of the Board.
Important Links:Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their registration Registration Card through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can check their scheme application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
CSC Locator: Visit this link to search nearest Common Service Center (CSC) of your area.
List of Sewa Kendra: Visit this link to see the list of Sewa Kendra.
Helpdesk:Punjab Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare BoardAddress: Labour Bhawan Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comFor Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comOffice Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)

[Offline]
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should download Form No-28 and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspector of your area.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:Step 1: A registered worker should download Form No-47 and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspectors of your area.
Note:Registration with the Board: A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling out Application Form No 28 along with depositing registration fees of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as contribution fees. A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years. The registered worker is called 'Beneficiary' of the Board.
Important Links:Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their registration Registration Card through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can check their scheme application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
CSC Locator: Visit this link to search nearest Common Service Center (CSC) of your area.
List of Sewa Kendra: Visit this link to see the list of Sewa Kendra.
Helpdesk:Punjab Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare BoardAddress: Labour Bhawan Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comFor Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comOffice Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)

Documents Required:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration).
Residence proof.
Aadhaar card(if available).
Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).
Detail of dependents.
Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab).
Nomination Form (Form No. 27).
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:Certificate of RPL Training / Training Centre/ Training Agency.
Copies of Bills/ Invoices of Purchased Tools.
Any other documents (if required).