West Bengal’s Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board’s “Miscarriage Benefit” initiative offers ₹6,000 in financial help to spouses of male workers who had a miscarriage or female workers themselves. One may profit two times in a lifetime. Those registered with the board and having worked for at least 90 days in a year may apply. The application procedure is offline and calls for certain paperwork, including a medical certificate attesting to the miscarriage. Beneficiaries must pay a nominal registration fee for continued eligibility.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: ₹6,000 to female workers or wives of male workers, provided up to two times in a lifetime.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant should be a Building/Construction Worker.
- The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- The applicant should have worked for at least 90 days in the given year in the building and construction industry.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- The applicant must be a registered female member or the wife of a male member under the BOCW Welfare Board of West Bengal.
- The applicant must have gone through a miscarriage.
Application Process
Offline Process:
- Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Step 1: Request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers.
- Step 2: Attach all the required documents (self-attested) and submit the completed application to the respective authority.
- Application for the Miscarriage Benefit:
- Step 1: A registered worker should request Form-XII for the miscarriage benefit application.
- Step 2: Attach all necessary documents (self-attested) and submit the application to the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers.
Helpdesk Contact:
- Labour Department, Government of West Bengal:
- Address: 12th Floor, N.S. Building, Block-A, 1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Kolkata-700001.
- Helpline (Shramik Sathi): 1800-103-0009.
Note:
- Upon successful verification, the worker will be issued an identity card and passbook.
- ₹20 registration fee and ₹30 yearly subscription fee will be collected, and the amounts are noted in the passbook.
- After one year, the beneficiary’s subscription is renewed upon payment of ₹30 renewal fee and submission of Form-27A.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Four passport-size photographs of the worker.
- Attested copy of proof of age.
For Application of the Miscarriage Benefit:
- Identity Card of the worker.
- Medical certificate confirming the miscarriage.
- Any other document as required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under this scheme?
The worker must be between 18 and 60 years of age to be eligible for registration.
Does beneficiary registration require a minimum service?
The worker must have worked 90 days in construction in a year to qualify.
Who may apply for this assistance program’s miscarriage benefit?
Female workers or the spouses of registered male workers who miscarried may qualify for this compensation.
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
The Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers handle the registration process for workers.
What is the maximum amount the Board may sanction for this benefit?
The Board may provide up to ₹6,000 as financial assistance for a miscarriage.
Where do I submit the application for this welfare scheme?
The completed application form should be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners or Beneficiary Registering Officers in your area.