Old Age Pension Scheme (APB&OCWWB)
About Old Age Pension Scheme (APB&OCWWB)
The scheme “Old Age Pension Scheme” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for registered workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB). The government of Arunachal Pradesh has introduced the pension scheme through the board and the aim of the scheme is to secure the economic dependency of a worker after retirement or at an old age period.
Benefits
- Cash assistance of ₹500/- per month, to the old age beneficiaries with an increase in ₹10/- on completion of every 5 years.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The applicant must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
- The applicant should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
- The applicant with a membership for at least 1 year after the age of 60 years is eligible to apply under the scheme.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 01: For taking benefit of this scheme, the applicant needs to contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.
Step 02: Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned office.
Step 03: The applicant needs to fill the application form completely and attach all the relevant documents. Thereafter, the applicant may submit the application form to the concerned office.
Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.
Documents Required
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
- Xerox copy of the registration card of the worker
- Bank Account details/ front page of the passbook
- Passport-size photographs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the aim of the scheme?
The aim of this scheme is to secure the economic dependency of a worker after retirement or at an old age period.
- By which department was this scheme launched?
Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
- What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?
Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
- What is the amount of pension to be given to the eligible worker?
A monthly pension of [?]500/- will be given to old-age beneficiaries.
- What should be the minimum age to take the benefit of the scheme?
The minimum age of the applicant should be 60 years.
- How much will be the increment in pension?
The pension will increase by [?]10/- on completion every 5 years.
- Is it mandatory to be registered under Board for a worker?
Yes, the labour/worker must be a registered worker under the Board.
- Who is eligible under this scheme?
A registered worker with a membership for at least 1 year after the age of 60 years is eligible for the scheme.
- Is this scheme only for a worker /labour of Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?
The applicant needs to contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.
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