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Financial Assistance for Marriage (HPBOCWWB)

The Financial Assistance for Marriage scheme under the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides ₹51,000/- for the marriage of a registered unmarried beneficiary and ₹51,000/- per child for the marriage of up to two children of a married beneficiary.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Himachal Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

₹51,000/- for a registered unmarried beneficiary’s marriage. | ₹51,000/- per child for up to two children of a registered married beneficiary.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.; The applicant should be a Building or Construction Worker.; The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.; The applicant should have worked in building or construction activities for at least 90 days in the preceding 12 months.; The registration should be renewed annually.; The worker’s membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.; The worker should be unmarried at the time of applying for the financial assistance.; The worker should have at least a two month subscription.; The benefit is provided for the marriage of up to two children of a registered married worker.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the Financial Assistance for Marriage Scheme?

This scheme provides financial assistance for the marriage of a registered unmarried beneficiary and for the marriage of up to two children of a registered married beneficiary under the HPBOCWWB.

How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?

A financial assistance of [?]51,000 is provided for the marriage of a registered unmarried beneficiary and [?]51,000 per child for up to two children of a registered married beneficiary.

Who is eligible for the marriage assistance for unmarried workers?

The worker must be unmarried, engaged in building or construction work, and registered with the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB).

Can I apply for the marriage assistance if I am already married?

No, this financial assistance is only available for unmarried workers at the time of application.

What is the eligibility for receiving marriage assistance for children?

The parent must be a registered worker in the building or construction sector under HPBOCWWB, and the parent's membership must be active at the time of application. The scheme covers up to two children.

How long should a worker be registered with HPBOCWWB before applying?

The worker should have at least a two-month subscription to the HPBOCWWB before applying for the assistance.

Can a worker receive marriage assistance for more than two children?

No, the scheme provides assistance for the marriage of up to two children of a registered married worker.

What is the process for registering with HPBOCWWB?

The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age, possess a certificate confirming completion of at least 90 days of building and construction work, and register either at the Labour Welfare Office or through self-registration on the official portal.

How can I check if my membership with HPBOCWWB is active?

You can check your active membership status by visiting the HPBOCWWB office or logging into the official portal.

Is there any age limit to apply for the marriage assistance?

There is no specific age limit for married beneficiaries applying for child marriage assistance, but the worker applying for their own marriage assistance must be unmarried.