Maternity Benefit Scheme (PULWS), Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society=> a welfare programme operated under Labour department, UT Puducherry. Scheme: Grant of financial assistance of ₹ 4000/- to pregnant women found as unorganised worker (male) or the wife. This would be a financial assistance to tide over maternal expenses and would be directly transferred to beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). This facility is available for up to 2 pregnancies.
Benefits
- Maternity Benefit: ₹4,000/- (provided for up to two pregnancies).
- Payment Mode: The amount is credited directly into the bank account of the beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility
- The applicant has to be Puducherry resident and an Indian citizen.
- The candidate has to be an unorganized worker in any one of the following fields:
- Workers in stores, carpenters, hairdressers, tailors, cobblers, and more; taxi and auto drivers.
- Other jobs include chefs, hawkers, housekeepers, and light music instrument players.
- The applicant has to be registered with Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society.
- The candidate should fall between eighteen and fifty-nine years old.
- The applicant has to have paid a registration fee of ₹25/-along with an annual subscription of ₹100/-.
- The applicant has to be willing to get the benefit and pregnant.
- Up to two pregnancies provide the advantages.
Application Process
Offline Process:
- Visit the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society headquarters at No. 1, Rue Sufferen, Puducherry, to get the free application form.
- Step 2: Complete all relevant information on the form; copy a passport-sized picture (signed if necessary), then affix the appropriate paperwork—self-attested, if applicable.
- Third step: Send the relevant authorities the completed application form and documentation.
- The fourth step is asking the authority upon submission for a receipt or acknowledgment. Make sure the receipt has crucial information like the date and time of submission as well as, if relevant, a unique identification number.
Documents Required
- Two Passport-size Photographs.
- Residential/Domicile Certificate.
- Original Birth Certificate.
- Discharge Slip (if applicable).
- Last Subscription Bill.
- Society ID Card/Proof of Registration.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Ration Card.
- Bank Details (First page of the bank passbook).
- Medical Certificate from a registered medical practitioner confirming the pregnancy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is there a helpline or support system for applicants facing difficulties in the application process? There is no specific mention of a helpline, but applicants can visit the Society’s office for guidance.
- Are there any specific locations where the application forms are available, or is it only at the main office? Application forms are only available at the main office of the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society.
- How can an applicant request a receipt or acknowledgment for the submitted Maternity Benefit Scheme application? Applicants can request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority at the time of submission.
- Is self-attestation required for attaching documents with the application? Yes, self-attestation is required for some documents if specified.
- Can a pregnant woman apply for the Maternity Benefit Scheme at any point during her pregnancy? The scheme is designed for women who are pregnant, and the application should be submitted during the pregnancy.
- What is the maximum number of pregnancies for which benefits are provided under the Maternity Benefit Scheme? Benefits are provided for up to two pregnancies.
- How much is the Annual Subscription for the Maternity Benefit Scheme, and who is required to pay it? The Annual Subscription is ₹100/-, and it is paid by the worker.
- What occupations are considered as “Unorganized Workers” under the scheme? Occupations include taxi drivers, carpenters, tailors, cooks, hawkers, and many other workers in various informal sectors.
- Are applications for the Maternity Benefit Scheme accepted online or offline? Applications are accepted offline only.
- What is the mode of payment for the maternity benefit under the scheme? The payment is made via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
- Who administers the “Maternity Benefit Scheme (PULWS)” in Puducherry? The scheme is administered by the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers’ Welfare Society under the Labour Department of Puducherry.
- What documents are required for applying to the Maternity Benefit Scheme? Required documents include Aadhaar Card, bank details, medical certificate, residential certificate, and others as listed above.