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Advance For Purchase Or Construction Of House (APB&OCWWB)

The scheme “Advance for Purchase or Construction of House” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for the registered workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).

Authority

State

Region

Arunachal Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under this scheme, cash assistance of ₹1.00 lakh is to be given to the registered workers.

Who can apply

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 should be an active registered worker with a membership for at least 5 years.; The applicant should have at least 15 years of service before superannuation/ retirement.; The applicant must be able to repay the principal amount of the loan with a minimum interest rate or with interest in equal installments as may be fixed by the board.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance for the outright purchase of a house or for the construction of a house to eligible building and construction workers.

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

How much financial assistance will be given to the eligible worker?

Cash assistance of [?]1.00 lakh will be given to the eligible registered worker.

Is it mandatory to be registered under Board?

Yes, the labour/worker must be a registered worker under the Board.

What should be the minimum duration of the membership for availing the benefits under the scheme?

An active registered worker with a membership for at least 5 years will be eligible for the scheme.

Who is eligible under this scheme?

The registered worker who has at least 15 years of service before superannuation/ retirement is eligible to apply for financial assistance.

Is this scheme only for a worker /labour of Arunachal Pradesh?

Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.

Can a worker also eligible to take the benefits of the scheme if membership has been expired?

No, the worker's membership shall be active to take the benefits of the scheme.

Should a beneficiary need to repay the amount of loan?

Yes, the beneficiary must be able to repay the principal amount of the loan with a minimum interest rate or with interest in equal installments as may be fixed by the board.

How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?

The applicant needs to contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.