Maternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB)

The "Maternity Benefit" scheme by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to registered female beneficiaries at the time of delivery or upon the birth of a child.

State Cash

States / UT: Himachal Pradesh

Nodal department: Labour and Employment Department, Himachal Pradesh

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Childcare, Financial assistance, Citizen empowerment, Pregnancy Care

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Construction, Building, Maternity, Pregnant, Labour, Worker, Birth

Details

The "Maternity Benefit" scheme by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board .under this scheme, registered female beneficiaries (women who are officially enrolled in the scheme) will receive ₹25,000/- annually as financial support when they give birth or during the delivery of a child. The purpose of the scheme is to provide maternity financial assistance to construction workers in Himachal Pradesh.

Benefits

  • ₹25,000/- to registered female worker at the time of delivery or upon the birth of a child

₹25,000/- to registered female worker at the time of delivery or upon the birth of a child.

Eligibility

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh
  2. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker..
  3. The applicant should be aged between 18 and 60 years.
  4. The worker should have completed at least 90 days of building and other construction work in the last 12 months.
  5. The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.

For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

  1. The beneficiary should be a woman.
  2. The woman should be registered as a worker with the "Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".
  3. The woman should be pregnant.
  4. The worker's membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.
  5. The worker should have at least two months of subscription with the Board.

Exclusions

No exclusions are listed for this scheme yet.

Application Process

Offline

The Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers is as follows:

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office (during office hours) and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with a wage slip or appointment letter from the employer, verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (such as a councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted to verify employment.
Step 4: After submitting the documents and payment, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming their registration.

NOTE 1: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
NOTE 2: After three years, the worker must visit the office to pay a renewal fee and submit proof of 90 days of work each year to maintain eligibility for benefits.
NOTE 3: A one-time registration fee must be paid at the office, and it will be valid for three years.




Online

Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers:
Step 1: The applicant must visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: If you are a new user then click worker services , click on "New Registration."
Step 3: Once the dashboard appears, locate and complete the form by entering all required details. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*), ensuring that all essential information is provided.
Step 4: Attach all necessary documents, including ID proof and any other relevant certificates, as specified. Ensure the documents are clear and meet the format requirements.
Step 5: After completing the form and uploading the documents, click on the "Submit" button. You will be directed to the payment gateway to pay the application fee online.
Step 6: Upon successful payment and submission, a registration number will be generated. This number serves as confirmation of your application and can be used for future reference.

Scheme Application Process:
Step 1: The applicant must visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on the option "Apply for Benefits."
Step 3: Enter your beneficiary details and date of birth, then click "Search" to view your information.
Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail of the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Step 6: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.

Application Tracking:
Applicants can track their application status online through the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.


Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status