Family Pension (GBOCWWB) | India Gov Schemes

Key facts

Benefit	50% of deceased pensioner's amount or ₹200, whichever is higher
Who	Spouse of the deceased pensioner
Implemented by	Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
Official portal	goaonline.gov.in
Application window	Apply within three months of pensioner's death

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a pension amounting to either 50% of the deceased pensioner's pension or ₹200, whichever is greater.

Who can apply

For: spouse
no government employee in family

Eligible applicants are the spouses of deceased pensioners who were registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Families with any government employee are excluded from applying for this pension.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted offline to the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment in Goa.

Obtain the application form from the official website or the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.
Complete the application form, including all mandatory fields and a passport-sized photograph if required.
Attach all necessary documents, ensuring they are self-attested where needed.
Submit the completed application form and documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.
Receive a receipt for the application submission.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Worker Registration Card/Number
Receipt of Payment of First & Last Subscription with the Board
Death Certificate of the Worker
Village Officer's Certificate showing the relationship between the applicant and the Worker
Village Officer's Certificate stating that the applicant is not receiving any pension from a Government/Semi-Government/Private Institution
Village Officer's Certificate stating that the applicant is not receiving any salary from a Government/Semi-Government/Private Institution

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not processed	Ensure the application is submitted within three months of the pensioner's death and all required documents are attached.
Missing documents	Check that all mandatory documents are included, such as the Death Certificate and Village Officer's Certificates.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Family Pension scheme?

Only the spouse of a deceased pensioner registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board can apply.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide a Worker Registration Card, payment receipts, the death certificate, and several certificates from the Village Officer regarding relationship and pension status.

Is there a deadline for submitting the application?

Yes, the application must be submitted within three months from the date of the pensioner's death.

Can someone who receives another pension apply for this scheme?

No, applicants must not be receiving any pension from a Government, Semi-Government, or Private Institution.

What is the amount of pension provided under this scheme?

The pension amount is either 50% of the deceased pensioner's pension or ₹200, whichever is higher.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.