Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme is run by the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under Punjab's Department of Labour. It provides financial assistance to help construction workers care for their mentally retarded (intellectually disabled) children. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on construction worker families who have children with intellectual disabilities.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for care and support of mentally retarded children
- Help with medical and therapeutic expenses
- Support for education and skill development of children
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: Punjab residents only
- Parent must be a registered construction worker with the BOCW Welfare Board
- Child must be diagnosed with intellectual disability
- Child must be son or daughter of the construction worker
- Applicant must be a resident of Punjab
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. BOCW Registration Certificate
- 3. Medical Certificate of Disability
- 4. Birth Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Proof of Residence
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Punjab
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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