The “Accident Medical Assistance” is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the Board may sanction an amount of ₹1,500/- per month to the Construction Worker who has met an accident and sustained fracture. The financial assistance is provided until he/she becomes physically fit to resume normal work. The claim from the worker should be supported by medical certificates issued by a prescribed doctor.

Benefits

• Financial Assistance of ₹1,500/- per month credited within 15 days through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• The financial assistance is provided until he/she becomes physically fit to resume normal work.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.
• The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
• The beneficiary should be contributing to the Board’s Fund.
• The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
• The applicant should have met an accident, and sustained fracture(s).
• The applicant should not be physically fit to resume normal work.

Application Process

Offline

Registration

• Step 1: Visit the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and obtain the registration form free of cost.
• Step 2: Fill in all fields, paste photo, attach documents, and include a work declaration.
• Step 3: Submit the form and documents to the authority.
• Step 4: Request a receipt.
• Step 5: Upon verification, the worker is enrolled as a beneficiary.
  *The beneficiary should pay ₹25 registration fee and ₹100 per year annual subscription. Renewal fee is ₹300 once in three years.

Application

• Step 1: Obtain the application form from the Board Office or the Citizen’s Charter.
• Step 2: Fill in mandatory fields and attach documents.
• Step 3: Submit the form and documents to the authority.
• Step 4: Request a receipt.

NOTE: The application should be submitted within one year from the date of discharge.

Documents Required

For Registration:

1. Duly Filled and Signed Application Form.
2. Birth/Transfer/Doctor Certificate for Age Verification.
3. Experience Certificate.
4. Details Related to Construction Work/worksite.
5. Proof of Blood Group.
6. Two Passport-size Photographs.
7. Ration Card.
8. Aadhaar Card.
9. Bank Details.
10. Nomination Details.
11. Certificate from Revenue/Social Welfare Dept or Anganwadi.

For Application:

• Last Subscription Bill.
• Board ID Card.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Pass Book.
• Medical Certificate (RMO).
• Accident Report.
• Discharge Slip.