Pension Scheme (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Pension Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that aims to provide a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have reached 60 years of age and is a beneficiary of the Board for at least 3 years.

Benefits:
- **Monthly Pension:** Up to ₹3,000/-.
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Eligibility:
&gt; ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***

  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
  - The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

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

  - The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.
  - The worker must have reached 60 years of age.
  - The worker must have been a beneficiary of the Board for at least 3 consecutive years before turning 60 years of age.
  - The worker must not be availing similar benefits from any other government schemes.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Register”.
Step 2: Select “Register as New Construction Worker” then enter your mobile number as per the Aadhaar Registered and verify with the received OTP.
Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Registration”.
Step 4: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents. Click on “Final Submit” to complete the registration process.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Login”.
Step 2: Enter your registered mobile number and the received OTP.
Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Schemes” (After the user Registration is approved, the user can access the schemes page).
Step 4: Select the concerned scheme. Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents.
Step 5:  Review the details and check the declaration box. Now click on “Submit” to complete the application process.
Renewal Process:Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Login”.
Step 2: Enter your registered mobile number and the received OTP.
Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Renewal”. Fill in mandatory details and upload the required documents.
Step 4: Review the details and click on “Submit” to complete the renewal process.
Note:Renewal: Every construction worker must renew their registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board every 3 years. If not renewed within this period, a 1-year grace period is granted. After that, the registration becomes invalid. 
Helpdesk:Karnataka Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board,
Address: Karmika Bhavan, Dairy Circle, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-29.
Office No: 080-29753078
E-mail: labour.commissioner42@gmail.com
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Documents Required:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).
Aadhar Card (Self-Attested).
Ration Card(non-mandatory).
Age Proof (Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card).
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:Original Identity Card issued by the Board.
Employer Certificate.
Living Certificate (need to submit every year to the sanctioning authority).
For the Renewal Process:Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).