The “Maternity Assistance for the Construction Workers” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Labour Department. This scheme provides financial assistance to registered women workers during their maternity period. The assistance is aimed at supporting pregnant workers, ensuring they receive essential financial support during a critical period. The benefit is limited to two grants per beneficiary, corresponding to the first two children.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
A lump sum of ₹10,000 is provided as maternity benefit to eligible registered women workers.
Note: This benefit can be availed only twice.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- The applicant must be a resident of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be employed as a building or construction worker.
- The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant must have served under the Welfare Board for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Availing the Welfare Scheme:
- The applicant must be a registered women member of the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should be pregnant.
- The benefit is applicable only for the first two children of the beneficiary.
Application Process
Offline
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Registration as a Worker:
- Submit the complete application form along with required documents to the Registering Officer of the area.
- The Registering Officer will verify details, register the worker as a beneficiary under the act, and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.
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Application for Maternity Assistance:
- After receiving the Identity Card, download the application form for Maternity Assistance (Form XLI, Refer Page No: 167) from the District Labour Office.
- Fill in all mandatory fields and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Secretary or any authorized officer at the District Labour Office.
- An acknowledgment/receipt of submission should be obtained.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Passport-size photographs of the worker.
- Attested copy of Proof of Age.
- Attested copy of Address Proof.
- Details of the establishment where the worker is employed.
- Proof of payment of registration fees.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Letter from the concerned organization/establishment.
- Identity Card issued by the Welfare Board.
- Birth Certificate of the child (to be produced when benefits are claimed, as applicable).
- Family photograph (if required).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for the maternity benefit?
Registered women workers who are pregnant and have been beneficiaries under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Benefits are applicable only for their first two children. - What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 is provided during the maternity period. - How many times can a beneficiary avail of the maternity assistance?
The benefit can be availed a maximum of two times. - What are the age requirements for registration as a worker?
The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years of age. - What is the minimum service requirement for registration?
The worker must have served at least 90 days in a given year. - How do I apply for the scheme?
The application process is offline. After registration, download the application form from the District Labour Office, complete it with all required details, attach the necessary documents, and submit it to the authorized officer. - Where can I obtain the application form for Maternity Assistance?
The application form (Form XLI) can be collected from the District Labour Office or may be available for download from the official website. - What documents are required to apply?
Required documents include proof of age, address, registration fee payment, a letter from the employer, and any additional documents specified in the application guidelines.