West Bengal Transport Workers‘ Social Security Scheme: Maternity Benefit” is a scheme under the Labour Department of West Bengal. The benefit is limited to two instances per beneficiary to promote maternal health and provide support during critical times. The goal is to empower the financial needs of transport workers, especially when it comes to the expenses related to maternity. The Maternity Benefit is granted to transport workers or their spouses in the case of a child’s birth or miscarriage. It provides support to workers at sensitive stages of life while encouraging maternal well-being.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: ₹6,000/-
Eligibility
- The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrollment.
- The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as:
- Cars
- Taxis
- Luxury taxis
- Light commercial vehicles
- Vans
- Auto-rickshaws
- Tempos
- Lorries
- Trucks
- Buses
- The vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.
Application Process
Online
Visit the eDistrict 2.0 Portal: Go to the official portal and click on Log In/Sign Up.
Register:
- Scroll down in the User Login window and click on Register.
- Fill in all the details carefully, create a username, and click on Register.
- You will receive an OTP on your mobile for successful registration.
Login:
- After registering, go back to the User Login window and enter your username or email, captcha, and click on Sign In.
- Enter the received OTP and click on Submit.
Apply for the Scheme:
- Once you have logged in successfully, you will be redirected to the Dashboard.
- Apply for the concerned scheme from the right-side menu.
Documents Required
For New Registration:
- Certification by prescribed authority in the prescribed format.
- Passport Size Photo (self and for each dependent member).
- Age Proof Document.
- Driving License (in case of drivers).
- EPIC/AADHAAR Card.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Certificate from a registered Medical Practitioner.
- Any other documents (if required).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is “Maternity Benefit” scheme in the “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme”?
It gives financial benefits to pregnant ladies or their spouse in the transport business, with maternity expenses to be paid. - Who are the beneficiaries?
This scheme benefits commercial vehicle driving workers, with specified age limit criteria. - How many times will the beneficiary benefit under this scheme?
- The scheme is applicable for up to two times for each beneficiary (either for delivery or miscarriage).
- The scheme provides benefits in case of miscarriage too.
- Along with delivery, the scheme provides help in case of miscarriage also.
- How can a beneficiary apply to avail the benefit under the scheme?
The beneficiaries can submit an online application through the eDistrict 2.0 portal as mentioned above. - Will there be any income limit for the benefit under the scheme?
The scheme does not specify an income limit for eligibility. - Can both spouses claim the benefit separately?
No, only one spouse can claim the benefit at a time for each childbirth or miscarriage. - How to obtain a medical certificate?
A registered medical practitioner must issue the certificate stating the pregnancy or miscarriage, which will be required to apply for the benefit.