Maternity Benefit Scheme for Female Construction Workers in Jammu & Kashmir: ₹5,000 Financial Assistance

This department approved financial assistance under the “Maternity Benefit for Female Workers” programme to registered female workers from the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, a wing of the Labour Department of Jammu and Kashmir. A female recipient, under the plan, may receive the sum of ₹5,000 from the government for a maximum of two children provided that she worked in the construction and/or the building construction industry for not less than ninety days within twelve months preceding the request.

Maternity Benefit Details

• Financial Assistance: ₹5,000 per child
• Maximum Benefit: Limited to two children
• Eligibility: Only once in a lifetime per beneficiary

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this benefit, the applicant must:

• Be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir.
• Be working in the construction sector.
• Be between 18 and 60 years of age.
• Have worked in the building industry for at least 90 days within the last 12 months.
• Have an active and renewed membership with JKBOCWWB.

Application Process

Online Application Procedure

Step 1: Construction Worker Registration

1. Visit the official JKBOCWWB website.
2. Click on “Labour Registration” on the home screen.
3. If new, select “Apply for New Registration”.
4. Fill out the registration form and enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
5. Receive login credentials (User ID and Password) via email.
6. Log in and complete the Construction Worker Registration Form.
7. Upload required documents and pay the application fee online.
8. Once completed, a registration number will be generated.

Step 2: Enrollment in the Maternity Benefit Scheme

1. Log in with your user ID and password.
2. Select the “Scheme Registration” option.
3. Choose “Apply for Scheme” and select “Maternity Benefit Scheme”.
4. Provide required details and upload necessary documents.
5. Submit the application.

Offline Application Procedure

Step 1: Construction Worker Registration

1. Visit the nearest JKBOCWWB or Labour Office.
2. Collect the construction worker registration form.
3. Complete the form and attach required documents.
4. Submit the application to the designated authority.

Step 2: Application for Maternity Benefit

1. Visit the nearest JKBOCWWB or Labour Office.
2. Obtain the Maternity Benefit application form.
3. Fill in the necessary details and attach supporting documents.
4. Submit the completed application.

Required Documents

For Construction Worker Registration:

• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, etc.)
• Passport-size Photograph
• Residence Proof (Electricity Bill, Voter ID, etc.)
• Bank Account Details (Copy of Bank Passbook)
• Age Proof (Medical Board Certificate, Birth Certificate, School Certificate)
• Certificate of Employment

For Maternity Benefit Application:

• Member Identity Card
• Pregnancy-specific Medical Certificate
• Any other required documents

Key Benefits of the Scheme

• ₹5,000 financial aid per child (limited to two children per beneficiary).
• Support for working women in the construction sector during maternity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many times can I avail of this benefit?
   A beneficiary can avail of this twice in their lifetime (for a maximum of two children).
2. Can I submit the application offline?
   Yes. Collect and submit the form at your nearest JKBOCWWB office.

References

• Guidelines

• Application Form

• Official Website of JKBOCWWB