Details
The “Pension Scheme,” launched by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, provides financial support to registered construction workers. Once they reach the age of 60, beneficiaries are entitled to a monthly pension, with a guaranteed minimum amount of ₹1,000/-.

Benefits
Pension amount ₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
The applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
The applicant must 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 must be renewed annually.

Eligibility Criteria for Pension Scheme:
The worker should be registered as a Building or Construction worker with the “Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board”.
The worker’s membership with the Welfare Board must be active.
The worker should be 60 years of age or older.
The beneficiary should have been a continuous member of the Board for three years before attaining the age of 60 years.

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
Proof of Identity.
First page of Passbook.
Age proof
Labour Card
ID proof of the worker issued by the organization
Any other documents as required