People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Diwali Gift Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

Through the "Diwali Gift Benefit" scheme, the Board sanction sum of ₹ 2,000/- to each beneficiary enrolled in the Board every year to celebrate the Diwali festival. The amount is credited through DBT into the bank account of the registered construction worker. The applications are accepted offline.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Diwali Gift Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Puducherry
States and UTsPuducherry
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsConstruction, Worker, DBT, Financial Assistance

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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