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

The “Maternity Benefit” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme that provides maternity benefits to the female beneficiaries subject to a maximum of two children who are registered beneficiaries for a period of more than one year under the board.

State Cash

States / UT: Odisha

Nodal department: Labour and Employees State Insurance Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Health & Wellness, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Pregnancy care

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Labour, Building Worker, Construction Worker, Maternity, Pregnancy Care, Women, Child Delivery

Details

The “Maternity Benefit” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance in the form of maternity benefits to the female beneficiaries subject to a maximum of two children who are registered beneficiaries for a period of more than one year under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Benefits

  • - Quantum of Assistance: ₹8,000/- to ₹10,000/- per Child. - For eligible beneficiaries under “Mamata” being implemented by W&CD Department: ₹15,000/- (₹10,000/- under OB&OCWW Board and ₹5,000/- under “Mamata”). > Note: Assistance shall be given for a maximum of two children
  • Quantum of Assistance: ₹8,000/- to ₹10,000/- per Child. - For eligible beneficiaries under “Mamata” being implemented by W&CD Department: ₹15,000/- (₹10,000/- under OB&OCWW Board and ₹5,000/- under “Mamata”).

Note: Assistance shall be given for a maximum of two children.


Eligibility

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

  • The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
  • The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  • The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  • The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  • The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

  • The applicant should be female.
  • The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  • The applicant should be registered for a period of one year or more under the board.
  • The applicant should be pregnant.

Exclusions


Application Process

Online

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Odisha BOCWW Board.
Step 2: Click on “One Time Registration” on the top right side of the page.
Step 3: Click on the Declaration box and then on the “Proceed” button.
Step 4: In the next window fill in all the required details carefully and click on “Proceed”.
Step 5: Enter the received OTP and click on “Submit”.
Step 6: Your account will be successfully created and a Username will be displayed (Keep the Username for future references).

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: Visit the Applicant Login page of the Odisha BOCWW Board.
Step 2: Enter your Username, OTP and fill in the captcha then click on “Sign In”.
Step 3: In the next window, fill in your General Details, Address Details, Family & Nominee Details, Details of the establishment(s) where the applicant worked during the last one year, Bank Details etc. and then click on “Submit”.
Step 4: Now in the Menu bar section, click on “Benefit”. From the list select the concerned benefit you want to apply.
Step 5: Fill in all the mandatory details carefully and click on “Submit” to complete the application process.

Check Your Application Status: Registered workers can check their application status through visiting this link upon entering their Application Tracking Number.

Pay Annual Contribution: Registered workers can pay the Annual Contribution through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.

Offline

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-XXVII and attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: A registered worker should download Form-XLI and attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

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

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  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