The Maternity Benefit scheme, introduced by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB), aims to provide financial assistance to registered female construction workers when they give birth or during the delivery of a child. This scheme is designed to support pregnant workers by alleviating financial burdens associated with maternity, ensuring that the workforce in the construction sector receives dedicated care.
Benefits
- Financial Support: Provides ₹25,000 to a registered female worker at the time of delivery or when a child is born.
- Maternity Assistance: Offers significant monetary help to alleviate the financial challenges associated with childbirth.
- Focused Welfare: Specifically designed for pregnant workers in the construction sector, ensuring targeted social welfare benefits.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Residency: Must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- Occupation: Must be a building or construction worker.
- Age Requirement: Must be aged between 18 and 60 years.
- Work Experience: Should have completed at least 90 days of building and other construction work in the last 12 months.
- Registration Renewal: Registration must be renewed annually.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme
- Gender: The beneficiary must be a woman.
- Registration: Must be registered as a worker with the HPBOCWWB.
- Pregnancy: The woman should be pregnant.
- Active Membership: The worker’s membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.
- Subscription Duration: Must have at least two months of subscription with the Board.
Application Process
Registration Process (Offline)
- Visit the Labour Welfare Office: The interested applicant should visit the office during working hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- Fill the Application Form: Complete all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (with signature if required), and include copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested where necessary).
- Submit Supporting Documents: Submit the filled and signed application form along with a wage slip or appointment letter verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (such as a councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be provided.
- Receive Acknowledgment: After document submission and payment of the one-time registration fee, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming registration.
Note:
- Ensure that the application is submitted within any prescribed period.
- The registration is valid for three years. After three years, the worker must visit the office to pay a renewal fee and submit proof of 90 days of work each year to maintain eligibility.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme (Offline/Online)
- Offline: Submit the hard copy application at the Labour Welfare Office.
- Online: Check the official website for any available online submission options for the welfare scheme application.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Identity Proof: (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
- Passport-Sized Photograph
- Skill-upgradation Training Certificate
- Proof of Residence: (e.g., Utility bill, Voter ID, etc.)
- Ration Card: (optional)
- Bank Account Details: (e.g., Copy of Bank Passbook)
- Caste Certificate: (if applicable)
- Undertaking/Declaration
- Age Certificate: (Registrar of Birth Certificate or a certificate issued by the District Medical Board, if the former is unavailable)
- Employment Certificate
- Signature Verification
- Any Other Documents: As required by the authority
For Application of the Welfare Scheme
- Identity Card: Of the member
- Medical Certificate: (if applicable)
- Any Other Document: As specified in the application form
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Maternity Benefit scheme by HPBOCWWB?
A1: It is a scheme that provides ₹25,000 in financial support to registered female construction workers in Himachal Pradesh when they deliver or give birth to a child.
Q2: Who is eligible for the Maternity Benefit?
A2: The scheme is available to women who are registered as construction workers with the HPBOCWWB, are actively subscribed for at least two months, and are pregnant at the time of application.
Q3: How much financial support will a woman receive under this scheme?
A3: A registered female worker receives ₹25,000 at the time of delivery or upon the birth of a child.
Q4: What is the age requirement for the applicant?
A4: The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
Q5: How long should a worker have worked to apply for the Maternity Benefit?
A5: The worker should have completed at least 90 days of construction work in the last 12 months.
Q6: Do I need to be a resident of Himachal Pradesh to apply?
A6: Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
Q7: How can I register as a construction worker?
A7: Registration is done by visiting the Labour Welfare Office, filling out the prescribed application form, submitting the necessary documents, and paying the required registration fee.
Q8: Can the registration be renewed?
A8: Yes, registration is valid for three years, after which it must be renewed annually along with proof of work and payment of a renewal fee.
Q9: Can I apply for the Maternity Benefit if I’m not pregnant yet?
A9: No, the scheme is specifically for pregnant workers; the application is valid only when the beneficiary is pregnant.
Q10: How many months of subscription are required to apply?
A10: The worker must have a minimum of two months of subscription with the Board.
Q11: Do I need to have an active membership with the HPBOCWWB to apply?
A11: Yes, an active membership with the HPBOCWWB is mandatory at the time of application.