The “Health and Maternity Cover for the Construction Workers” scheme is implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This welfare scheme is designed to provide comprehensive support to registered construction workers, offering cash benefits for maternity as well as enrolling beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) for extended health coverage.
Benefits
- Cash Benefits for Delivery:
- Male Members: ₹30,000 per delivery
- Female Members: ₹40,000 per delivery
- Additional Health Benefit:
Enrollment under PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat) for further medical support. - Limit:
The maternity benefit is available only for the first two deliveries.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- The applicant must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- The applicant must be employed as a building or construction worker.
- The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant must have engaged in building or other construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Availing the Welfare Scheme:
- The applicant must be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The benefit is applicable only for the maternity of the worker and is restricted to their first two children.
Application Process
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Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
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Submit the registration application in the prescribed form, along with the required documents and a registration fee (not more than ₹50), to the authorized officer of the Board. - Step 2:
Upon verification, the Registering Officer will register the worker as a beneficiary and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.
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Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:
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A registered worker should collect the application form for the Health and Maternity Cover from the District Labour Office. - Step 2:
Complete the application form (with reference to the prescribed Form-II, if available), filling in all mandatory fields and attaching self-attested copies of the required documents (such as Aadhaar number, subscription details, bank passbook/challans, and an original Medical Certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon). - Step 3:
Submit the completed application form to the designated officer (Member Secretary or an authorized officer) at the District Labour Office. - Step 4:
Beneficiary details can be verified online by entering the “BOCW Registration No.” on the official website.
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Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Passport-size photographs of the worker.
- Attested copies of Proof of Age and Address.
- Details of the establishment where the worker is employed.
- Proof of submission of registration fees.
- Any additional documents as required.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Aadhaar Number.
- Subscription details.
- Copy of Challans or the front page of the Bank Passbook.
- Original Medical Certificate (issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon).
- Any other documents as specified by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the scheme?
The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age. - Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, the applicant must have engaged in construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. - Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
Only registered workers of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are eligible. - Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
Registration is carried out by the authorized officer designated by the Board. - What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is not more than ₹50. - Who is eligible for the Health and Maternity Cover?
Registered workers who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible to receive maternity benefits. - Are there any restrictions on the number of children for which benefits can be availed?
Yes, the benefit is available only for the first two deliveries. - What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Male workers receive ₹30,000 per delivery and female workers receive ₹40,000 per delivery as cash benefits, along with enrollment under PM-JAY. - Where do I submit the application for the welfare scheme?
Applications must be submitted to the designated officer at the District Labour Office. - How can I check beneficiary details?
You can check beneficiary details by visiting the official website and entering the “BOCW Registration No.” in the search box.