The “Maternity Benefit for Women Beneficiaries” scheme, launched by the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board, provides financial assistance of ₹6,000/- per pregnancy to women who are registered beneficiaries or wives of registered beneficiaries. The assistance can be availed up to two times, offering financial support to pregnant women in the construction sector.
Benefits:
- ₹6,000/- per pregnancy (available up to two times).
- Financial assistance is provided to support women construction workers or their wives during pregnancy.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a registered women construction worker under the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board, or the wife of a registered male worker.
- The applicant should be pregnant.
- The benefit is available only for the first two live births.
Application Process:
- Step-1: The interested applicant should visit the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- Step-2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form and attach all required documents (self-attested if necessary).
- Step-3: Submit the completed form along with the documents to the Assistant Labour Commissioner.
- Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Labour Commissioner, ensuring that it contains details such as the date, time of submission, and a unique ID number if applicable.
Documents Required:
- Aadhaar Card of the Applicant and Registered Worker.
- Admission and Discharge Summary (issued by the Medical Officer of the hospital where the baby was delivered).
- Combined Certificate (issued by the Chairperson of the Village Health Committee and VCC for home delivery cases).
- Birth Certificate of the child.
- Bank Account Passbook.
- Any other documents, if required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Who is eligible for the maternity benefit?
Women who are registered construction workers or wives of registered workers under the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board. - How much financial assistance is provided?
₹6,000/- per pregnancy, up to two pregnancies. - Can the benefit be availed for more than two pregnancies?
No, the benefit is available for the first two live births only. - Is home delivery covered under this scheme?
Yes, home delivery is covered, provided the required certificates are submitted. - Can this benefit be availed for miscarriages?
The scheme applies to live births only and does not cover miscarriages. - Is there any age restriction for applying for this benefit?
No specific age restriction, but the applicant must be pregnant. - What documents are required for the application?
Aadhaar cards, birth certificates, bank details, and medical certificates are required, among others. - Where should I submit my application?
The application should be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioner. - Is a birth certificate mandatory for the application?
Yes, a birth certificate of the child is required. - Are there any charges or fees to apply for this scheme?
No, the application is free of charge.