The Marriage Assistance Scheme, overseen by the Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) under the Department of Labour, provides financial aid of ₹60,000 per marriage.
- The enlisted construction worker’s own marriage, or
- The marriage of up to two dependent children (son or daughter).
A total of two claims per family is permitted—only one claim per marriage, regardless of the number of registered workers in the family kpsckarnataka.in+11egovtschemes.com+11royaljobshub.in+11.
🔍 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the ₹60,000 grant, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Registered Worker: Must be enrolled as a construction worker under KBOCWWB.
- Membership Tenure: Enrollment must have occurred at least one year before the date of marriage
- Work Experience: Minimum of 90 days of construction work within the past year salahe.in+2egovtschemes.com+2royaljobshub.in+2.
- Income Limit: Worker’s monthly wage must not exceed ₹15,000, and they must not be a member of EPF, ESIC, NPS, or paying income tax salahe.in+2egovtschemes.com+2royaljobshub.in+2.
- Age & Marriage Validity: Applicable only to first marriage of the applicant or their child. Dependent children must be of legal marriageable age statusin.in+5egovtschemes.com+5royaljobshub.in+5.
- Residency: Must be a Karnataka resident, and the marriage should occur within six months prior to application kpsckarnataka.in+7salahe.in+7egovtschemes.com+7.
- Claim Limits: Each marriage can be claimed by one family only; a maximum of two claims allowed per family en.wikipedia.org+5egovtschemes.com+5salahe.in+5.
💵 Benefits & Claim Limits
- Assistance Amount: ₹60,000 per marriage event—via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Number of Claims: Up to two marriages per family over time; no duplicate claims salahe.in+9schemesandentitlements.org+9statusin.in+9.
- Applicable Events:
- The worker’s own first marriage, or
- First marriages of up to two dependent children.
📝 Documents Required
Applicants must upload the following:
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar card (self-attested)
- Work Certificate: Proof of 90 days of work (Form V series) reddit.com+13royaljobshub.in+13egovtschemes.com+13
- Marriage Proof:
- Registered marriage certificate,
- Invitation card,
- Affidavit if marriage occurred outside Karnataka reddit.com+12egovtschemes.com+12kpsckarnataka.in+12
- Bank Account Details: Account number, IFSC, etc.
- Beneficiary ID: KBOCWWB identity card
- Age Proof (if needed) & Ration card (optional) myscheme.gov.in+7royaljobshub.in+7salahe.in+7
🧭 Application Process (Online & Offline)
Online Method
- Visit https://karbwwb.karnataka.gov.in and register/log in using Aadhaar-linked mobile.
- Complete or renew your worker registration; upload required documents.
- Click on “Schemes” → “Marriage Assistance”, fill the form, upload proofs, and submit statusin.in+6salahe.in+6kpsckarnataka.in+6royaljobshub.in.
- Submit application within 6 months of marriage and note the acknowledgment number.
- Benefits are processed after verification and directly transferred to the bank account reddit.com+11kpsckarnataka.in+11salahe.in+11statusin.in+5schemesandentitlements.org+5govtschemes.in+5.
Offline Method
- Obtain application form from Labour Inspectorate or Board office, attach documents, and submit in person.
- Follow similar procedural and post-submission steps.
🕓 Renewal & Timeframe
- Registration Validity: Must be renewed every 3 years, with a 1-year grace period to maintain eligibility
- Application Window: File the application within 6 months of the marriage date.
- Processing Time: Usually reviewed and approved within 30–60 days, subject to board and department processing.
👨👩👧 Scheme Impact & Importance
- Financial Relief: ₹60,000 significantly helps families manage wedding costs, enhancing economic stability.
- Inclusivity: Covers own marriage and marriages of dependent children, including daughters.
- Administrative Simplicity: Online DBT mechanism ensures transparency and prompt delivery.
- Preventing Misuse: Restrictions on repeat claims, membership tenure, income limits, and only first marriage help ensure the scheme targets those in genuine need.
✅ Summary of Key Points
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Amount | ₹60,000 per marriage event |
| Claims per Family | Up to 2 |
| Eligibility | Registered worker with 1 yr membership, ≥90 days work, income ≤₹15,000 |
| Timeframe | Application within 6 months of marriage |
| Purpose | Financial aid for worker/children’s wedding costs |
📩 Need Assistance?
For detailed support or queries, contact:
- KBOCWWB Office: Karmika Bhavan, Bannerghatta Rd, Bengaluru – 080‑29753078
- Email: [email protected]
Let me know if you’d like help with a step-by-step application guide, document template, or eligibility check!