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Cash Award (APB&OCWWB)

The scheme “Cash Award” 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

- Cash assistance of ₹500/-, ₹750/- and ₹1000/-

Who can apply

The worker should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.; The worker must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.; The worker should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).; The worker’s membership must be active.; Children for whom the award is applied must have passed the class X and XII Board or equivalent examinations.; Children (one son and one daughter) of the registered worker with a membership, who secure the highest marks in their District in Metric examination.

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 encourage the children of the registered Building & Other Construction workers in scoring good marks in the examinations.

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 cash award will be given to the eligible worker?

Cash assistance of [?]500/-, [?]750/- and [?]1000/- will be given to the eligible children of the registered workers.

Is it mandatory to be registered under Board for a worker?

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

What should be the minimum qualification of the children of registered worker?

Children for whom the award is applied must have passed the class X and XII Board or equivalent examinations.

Who is eligible under this scheme?

Children (one son and one daughter) of the registered worker with a membership, who secure the highest marks in their District in the Metric examination, will be eligible for the award.

Is this scheme only for the children of the registered worker /labour of Arunachal Pradesh?

Yes, the children of the registered worker are only eligible for the scheme.

Are the children of those workers whose membership of the Board has expired also eligible to take the benefits of the scheme?

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

How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?

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