Last Updated on June 26, 2024 by Rojgar Buddy Team

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Disability Assistance Scheme : The “Disability Assistance” scheme was initiated by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), under the Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration.

This scheme allows the Secretary of the Board to sanction up to 25% of the total compensation amount, as determined by the Employees Compensation Act of 1923. To apply, workers must submit a certificate from competent medical authorities detailing the percentage of disability, along with their application, last pay slip, and proof of age. Additionally, ex-post facto approval from the Board is required.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Disability Assistance Scheme : Benefits

Under this scheme, the Board may approve an amount up to 25% of the total compensation due, as determined by the Employees Compensation Act of 1923, upon receipt of a certificate from qualified medical authorities specifying the percentage of disability.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Disability Assistance Scheme: Eligibility

• The beneficiary must be a resident of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
• The beneficiary should be engaged in building and other construction work.
• The beneficiary must be registered with the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The beneficiary should have active membership with the Board.
• Construction workers who become disabled due to an accident during the course of their employment are also eligible.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Disability Assistance Scheme: Application Online Process

Portal Registration Process:

1. Visit the online Portal: serviceonline.gov.in.
2. On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and fill in all the mandatory details.
3. Click on the ‘Submit’ button and validate your Email ID & Mobile Number using the OTP received.
4. After successful validation, the applicant will be registered.

Registration Process of Construction Workers under A&N Islands Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:

1. Log in using the email ID registered previously.
2. Enter Password & Captcha.
3. Click on ‘Login’.
4. After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’.
5. Search for the “Registration of Construction Workers in AN BOCWWB” and click to proceed with the registration process.
6. Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the relevant documents.
7. Preview the form and click on ‘Submit’.
8. After successful registration, the applicant will receive a registration ID.

Application Process for Disability Financial Assistance:

1. Log in using the email ID registered previously.
2. Enter Password & Captcha.
3. Click on ‘Login’.
4. After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’.
5. Search for ‘Disability Financial Assistance’ and click on the scheme to proceed with the application process.
6. Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
7. Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.

Application Tracking:

1. Visit the online Portal and log in using your ‘User ID’ & ‘Password’.
2. On the home page, click on ‘View Application Status’ and then click on ‘Track Application Status’.
3. Enter the Application Reference Number and click on ‘Get Data’ to know the status of your application.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Disability Assistance Scheme: Application Offline Process

• The applicant may submit the application form:
  • Personally
  • Through a contractor
• Submit the form to the concerned ANBOCWWB Office
• Ensure all relevant documents are included
• Application forms available:
  • Registration as a Beneficiary
  • Disability Assistance

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Disability Assistance Scheme: Required Documents

Documents Required for Registration under A&N Islands Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

1. Passport size photograph
2. Proof of age
3. Identity proof
4. Details of EPF, if any
5. Proof of address
6. 90 Days Work Duration Certificate issued by the competent authority
7. Bank account details
8. Any other document as required

Documents Required for Disability Assistance Scheme

1. Registration ID Card of Worker
2. Identity proof of worker (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
3. Latest Subscription Receipt
4. Last pay slip
5. Proof of age
6. Medical certificate indicating the percentage of disability from the competent medical authority
7. Address proof
8. Bank account details of the worker (or copy of passbook)

Important Links
Official Website	Click Here
Application Portal	Click Here
Application Form For Registration As A Beneficiary	Click Here
Application Form For Disability Assistance	Click Here
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