Punjab Maternity Benefit Scheme 2025: Govt ₹21,000, ₹5,000 labour scheme check

The Maternity Benefit Scheme is a welfare initiative provided by the Punjab Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) under the Department of Labour, Punjab. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered construction workers and their families to support childbirth-related expenses for up to two living children of the registered female construction workers and the spouse of male workers.

Benefits of the Scheme:

  • Female Construction Workers: ₹21,000 per child (maximum of two children).
  • Male Construction Workers: ₹5,000 per child (maximum of two children for children of their spouse).

Eligibility:

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

  • Applicants must be Punjab residents.
  • The candidate must be an unorganized building/construction worker.
  • Apply between 18 and 60.
  • At least 90 days of building and construction activity per year is required.
  • The candidate must have a monthly salary of ₹15,000 or less.
  • No other Welfare Fund created by law should include the applicant.
  • The applicant should not be an EPF, NPS, or ESIC member.
  • The applicant should not pay income taxes.

For Application of the Welfare Scheme:

  • The beneficiary must have been a registered member of the Board for at least 6 months prior to the birth of the child.
  • The beneficiary must have been regularly depositing contributions.
  • The scheme applies to two living children.

Application Process:

Online Process (Via CSCs):

  • Construction workers can register and apply for benefits through the Common Service Centers (CSCs).

Offline Process:

  1. For new registration of workers, visit the nearest Sewa Kendra or Registering Officer/Labour Inspector.
  2. To apply for benefits, approach the Sewa Kendra or Registering Officer/Labour Inspector in your area.

Registration with the Board:

  • A construction worker becomes a member by filling out Application Form No. 28 and paying a ₹25 registration fee (one-time) and ₹10 monthly contribution fee.
  • Workers can register for 1 to 5 years.

Important Links:

  • Check Your Registration Application Status: Registered workers can check their status using the Registration Number.
  • Download Registration Card: Registered workers can download their card using the Registration Number.
  • Check your Scheme Application Status: Check the status using the Registration Number.
  • CSC Locator: Find the nearest CSC.
  • List of Sewa Kendra: Access the list of Sewa Kendra in your area.

Documents Required:

For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:

  • Age Proof (self-declaration if no proof is available).
  • Residence Proof.
  • Aadhar Card (if available).
  • Bank Account Details (Bank branch, account number, IFSC code).
  • Details of Dependents.
  • Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) confirming 90 days of work in the last 12 months.
  • Nomination Form (Form No. 27).

For Application of the Welfare Scheme:

  • Child’s Photo with Parents.
  • Aadhar Card of the Child.
  • Date of Birth Certificate by the Registrar.
  • Death Certificate (If one of the children has passed away).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  1. Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
    Yes, workers must have worked at least 90 days in the last 12 months.
  2. Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
    Registered workers or their family members who meet the scheme’s criteria can apply.
  3. For how long can a construction worker get registered at a time?
    A construction worker can register for 1 to 5 years.
  4. What is the procedure for applying for the registration?
    Workers can apply online through CSCs or offline at Sewa Kendras.
  5. Whom to apply for the registration?
    Workers should apply at the nearest Sewa Kendra or Labour Inspector.
  6. What are the mandatory documents for the registration?
    Age proof, residence proof, Aadhar card, bank details, and employer’s certificate.
  7. How much is the fee associated with the registration process?
    ₹25 registration fee (one-time) and ₹10 monthly contribution fee.
  8. What is the rate of contribution?
    Workers contribute ₹10 per month to the welfare fund.
  9. Who are the family members considered for the benefits?
    Immediate family members of the registered worker are considered.
  10. What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?
    The prescribed forms must be submitted to the Sewa Kendra or Labour Inspector for the application.
  11. Whom to apply for getting benefits of welfare schemes?
    Apply through the nearest Sewa Kendra or Registering Officer/Labour Inspector.

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