Details
The “Financial Assistance for Marriage” scheme, introduced by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB), provides ₹51,000/- for the marriage of a registered unmarried beneficiary and ₹51,000/- per child for the marriage of up to two children of a married beneficiary, offering essential financial support to construction workers and their families.

Benefits
₹51,000/- for a registered unmarried beneficiary’s marriage.
₹51,000/- per child for up to two children of a registered married beneficiary.

Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
The applicant should be a Building or Construction Worker.
The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
The applicant should have worked in building or construction activities for at least 90 days in the preceding 12 months.
The registration should be renewed annually.

Eligibility Criteria for Scheme:
The worker’s membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.
The worker should be unmarried at the time of applying for the financial assistance.
The worker should have at least a two month subscription.
The benefit is provided for the marriage of up to two children of a registered married worker.

Application Process
LINK- https://bocw.hp.nic.in/index.aspx
Offline
Online

The Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers is as follows:

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office (during office hours) and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with a wage slip or appointment letter from the employer, verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (such as a councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted to verify employment.
Step 4: After submitting the documents and payment, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming their registration.

NOTE 1: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
NOTE 2: After three years, the worker must visit the office to pay a renewal fee and submit proof of 90 days of work each year to maintain eligibility for benefits.
NOTE 3: A one-time registration fee must be paid at the office, and it will be valid for three years.

Documents Required
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter Card
A copy Work Slip
Proof of residence
Bank account details/copy of bank passbook
Age proof
Labour Card
Marriage Certificate
Any other documents as required