Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB): Benefits in the Event of Marriage

The scheme “Benefits in the Event of Marriage” under the "Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Benefits for Workers" is implemented by the Mizoram Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Government of Mizoram, to provide financial assistance on the occasion of the first marriage of eligible members and their children. A member with continuous registration for at least 3 years is eligible for a congratulatory grant of ₹10,000/- for their first marriage. Up to 2 children of a member with continuous registration for at least 3 years are each eligible for a congratulatory grant of ₹10,000/- on their first marriage. The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of marriage along with a wedding photograph.

• Member’s First Marriage: A member with at least 3 years of continuous registration receives a congratulatory grant of ₹10,000/- for their first marriage. - Children’s First Marriage: Up to 2 children of a member with at least 3 years of continuous registration receive ₹10,000/- each for their first marriage. - Application Validity: The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of marriage.
  

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
• The applicant must have been engaged as a construction worker for at least 90 days in a year.
• The applicant must be engaged as a contractor or employee in one of the covered categories of construction work.

Contractors or employees engaged in the following categories of work:

1. Carpenter
2. Mason
3. Cement Mason
4. Painter
5. Helper (Construction Works)
6. Electrician
7. Wireman
8. Fitter
9. Welder
10. Plumber
11. Iron and Aluminium Worker
12. Blacksmith
13. Lumberjack
14. Sand Extraction Worker
15. Stone Quarry Worker
16. Stone Breaker
17. Road and Earthwork Labourer
18. JCB/Dozer Operator
19. Construction Machine Operator
20. Construction Driver
21. Brick Factory Worker

    Membership Fee:

• A one-time Registration Fee of ₹25/- shall be payable at the time of enrolment.
• A monthly subscription of ₹10/- is payable to maintain active membership. Alternatively, an advance payment of ₹120/- may be made to cover one year's subscription.
• Members wishing to pay the Membership/Renewal Fee in advance may do so for a period of up to three (3) years.
• Membership must be renewed within one (1) year from the date of expiry, in accordance with Section 17 of the BOCW (RE&CS) Act, 1996.
  

Offline

Step 1: Eligible registered members of the Welfare Board may apply for the respective welfare schemes by submitting the prescribed scheme-specific application form, duly filled in and accompanied by the requisite supporting documents, through the prescribed offline mode.
Step 2: The application forms and supporting documents shall be as specified by the Welfare Board for the respective scheme/benefit.

• Application Form for Registration under the Board: Click here.- Application Form for Marriage Assistance: Click here.

  Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required for Membership:

1. Photocopy of Voter Identity Card. (Where the Voter I.D. Card does not indicate the applicant's date of birth, a supporting document clearly indicating the year of birth must also be furnished.)
2. Photocopy of Aadhaar Card (in accordance with Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020).
3. Attested photocopy of the Family Ration Card.
4. Attested photocopy of the Bank Passbook.
5. Two (2) copies of passport-size photographs.
6. Recommendation/Attestation from the Local Council/Village Council and the concerned Branch YMA/YLA/MTP.

• Workers who are already registered under any other State/Union Territory Welfare Board in India shall not be eligible for membership under this Board.