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Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The Maternity Benefit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the female construction workers and spouse of the male workers to support childbirth-related expenses maximum for two living children.

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About This Scheme

The "Maternity Benefit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance to construction workers to support childbirth-related expenses for upto two living children of the registered female construction workers and spouse of the male workers.

Benefits

₹21.0K

Female Construction Workers: ₹21,000/- per child, maximum of two children.

Male Construction Workers: ₹5,000/- per child, maximum of two children (for children of their spouse).

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    > For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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    The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.

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    The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).

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    The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.

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    The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

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    The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.

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    The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

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    The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).

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    The applicant should not be an income tax payer.

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    > For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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    The beneficiary should have been a registered member of the Board for at least 6 months prior to the birth of the child.

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    The beneficiary should have regularly depositing his contribution.

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    The scheme applies upto two living children.

Required Documents

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    > For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
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    Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration).
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    Residence proof.
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    Aadhaar card(if available).
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    Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number).
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    Detail of dependents.
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    Employer’s Certificate ([Form No. 28](https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/bApi/images/file-1703581947529.pdf)) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab). - Nomination Form ([Form No. 27](https://bocw.punjab.gov.in/userfiles/file/Scheme%20Forms/Nomination%20Form.pdf)).
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    > For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
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    Child Photo with Parents.
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    Aadhaar Card of Child.
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    Date of Birth Certificate by the Registrar.
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    Death Certificate (In case one of the children has died).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
  • For new registration of workers please approach the nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering officers/ Labour Inspector.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
  • To apply for benefits of the concerned welfare scheme, please approach to nearby Sewa Kendra or Registering Officers/ Labour Inspector of your area.
Note:
  • Registration with the Board: A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling out Application Form No 28 along with depositing registration fees of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as contribution fees. A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years. The registered worker is called 'Beneficiary' of the Board.
Important Links:
  • Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
  • Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their registration Registration Card through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
  • Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can check their scheme application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
  • CSC Locator: Visit this link to search nearest Common Service Center (CSC) of your area.
  • List of Sewa Kendra: Visit this link to see the list of Sewa Kendra.
Helpdesk:Punjab Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare BoardAddress: Labour Bhawan Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comFor Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comOffice Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
IIn-person
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should download Form No-28 and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).

Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspector of your area.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: A registered worker should download Form No-46 and attach all the mandatory documents (self attested, if required).

Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Labour Inspectors of your area.

Note:
  • Registration with the Board: A construction worker becomes a member of the board by filling out Application Form No 28 along with depositing registration fees of ₹ 25/- only (once in life) and ₹ 10/- per month as contribution fees. A worker at a time can get himself registered for a minimum period of 1 year & maximum period of 5 years. The registered worker is called 'Beneficiary' of the Board.
Important Links:
  • Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their registration application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
  • Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their registration Registration Card through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
  • Check your Scheme Application Status: Registered workers can check their scheme application status through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.
  • CSC Locator: Visit this link to search nearest Common Service Center (CSC) of your area.
  • List of Sewa Kendra: Visit this link to see the list of Sewa Kendra.
Helpdesk:Punjab Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare BoardAddress: Labour Bhawan Model Welfare Centre Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 160062Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comFor Bocw Portal Related Queries (Technical Support):-Phone : +91 172-2540125Email : bocwhq@gmail.comOffice Visiting Hours : Monday to Friday(09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹21.0K

Available In

Punjab

Categories

Health & Wellness

Data Sources