The Paternity Benefit scheme is an initiative by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) designed to provide financial support to registered building and construction workers and their families. This scheme offers financial assistance to both the wife and the male worker, thereby supporting families during childbirth and promoting social welfare among labourers in Himachal Pradesh.
Benefits
- Wife’s Benefit: ₹6,000 per delivery for up to two deliveries.
- Male Worker Benefit: ₹1,000 as paternity assistance on the birth of a child.
- Holistic Family Support: Financial assistance provided to both maternal and paternity aspects.
- Focused on Construction Workers: Specifically designed for registered building and construction workers in Himachal Pradesh.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Residency: Must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- Occupation: Must be a building/construction worker.
- Age Requirement: Must be aged between 18 and 60 years.
- Work Experience: Must 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
- Membership: Must be a registered building and construction worker with an active membership with the HPBOCWWB.
- Family Event: The worker’s wife should have delivered a baby.
Application Process
Registration Process (Offline)
- Visit the Labour Welfare Office: The interested applicant should visit the office during working hours to request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- Complete the Application Form: Fill in all the mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (with signature if required), and include copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested if specified).
- Submit Supporting Documents: Submit the completed form along with a wage slip or appointment letter verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (e.g., councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be provided.
- Receive Acknowledgment: After document submission and payment of the one-time registration fee, an acknowledgment receipt confirming registration will be issued.
Note:
Ensure submission within any prescribed period.
Registration is valid for three years, after which a renewal fee and proof of work (90 days per year) must be submitted.
Application Process for Welfare Scheme (Offline/Online)
- Offline: Submit the hard copy application at the Labour Welfare Office.
- Online: Some aspects of the application might be available online through designated portals. Applicants should check the official website for any online submission options.
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 the Application of the Welfare Scheme
- Identity Card of the Member
- Medical Certificate: (if applicable)
- Any Other Required Document: As specified in the application form
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Paternity Benefit scheme?
A1: It is a scheme by HPBOCWWB providing financial assistance to registered building and construction workers, with benefits for both the worker’s wife and the male worker.
Q2: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A2: Registered building and construction workers in Himachal Pradesh with active membership with HPBOCWWB and who meet the specified work and age criteria.
Q3: How much financial assistance is provided to the wife of a registered worker?
A3: The wife receives ₹6,000 per delivery for up to two deliveries.
Q4: Is there any benefit for the male worker?
A4: Yes, the male worker receives ₹1,000 as paternity assistance on the birth of a child.
Q5: How many deliveries can the wife receive financial assistance for?
A5: Financial assistance is available for up to two deliveries.
Q6: Is the paternity benefit only for male workers?
A6: The scheme provides benefits to both the wife and the male worker, addressing both maternal and paternity support needs.
Q7: How can a worker apply for this benefit?
A7: The worker can apply by completing the offline registration process at the Labour Welfare Office and submitting the required documents. Some applications may also be processed online.
Q8: Is the scheme available to workers who are not registered?
A8: No, only registered building and construction workers with an active membership in the HPBOCWWB are eligible.
Q9: Can the assistance be received for more than two deliveries?
A9: No, the benefit is limited to two deliveries per worker’s wife.
Q10: When is the paternity benefit provided?
A10: The benefit is provided upon the birth of a child, following the necessary application and verification process.
Q11: Is the assistance provided in a lump sum or in installments?
A11: The scheme provides a lump sum payment upon successful approval.