The “Marriage Assistance” is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹7,000/- is provided to the registered construction workers of the Board for the marriage of their children. The benefits can be availed for the marriage of up to two children of the worker. Interested and eligible applicants should apply within six months from the date of marriage. A female member is also eligible for this assistance for her own marriage. The amount of the financial assistance is credited to the bank account of the beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Benefits

Financial Assistance of ₹7,000/-.
*The benefits can be availed for the marriage of up to two children of the worker.
*A female worker can avail of this assistance for her own marriage.

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.

Application Process

Offline

Registration:
Step 1: Visit the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and obtain the registration form.
Step 2: Fill mandatory fields, paste photo, attach documents and a declaration of being a construction worker.
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt. Enrollment happens after verification.
*Beneficiary pays ₹25 registration and ₹100 annual subscription.

Application for Benefits:
Step 1: Obtain the prescribed application form from the Board’s office or Citizen’s Charter.
Step 2: Fill in all fields and attach mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the form to the authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt.
NOTE: The application should be submitted within six months from the date of marriage.

Documents Required

For Registration:

• Duly Filled and Signed Application Form.
• Birth Certificate/Transfer Certificate/Doctor Certificate for Age Verification.
• Experience Certificate from a Registered Engineer/contractor/association/trade Union.
• Details Related to Construction Work/worksite.
• Proof of Blood Group.
• Two Passport-size Photographs.
• Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, Bank Details.
• Family Particulars/Nomination Details.
• Certificate From Revenue/Social Welfare Department or Anganwadi Officials.

For Application:

• Marriage Certificate.
• Latest Subscription Bill.
• Board ID Card.
• Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Bank Passbook.
• Marriage Invitation Card.