Sarkari Yojana

Maternity Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

Puducherry
Quick Summary: The Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board pays ₹5,000/- by DBT as maternity benefit to registered women workers and to wives of registered male workers, for up to two claims.

About Maternity Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

Run by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry, “Maternity Assistance” is a welfare scheme under which women employees who are beneficiaries of the fund receive ₹5,000/- each as a maternity benefit during maternity. Wives of male employees who are fund beneficiaries are entitled to the same benefit. It can be claimed no more than twice.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Maternity Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Indian citizenship is required

Indian citizenship is required.

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The applicant must hold registration as a Construction…

The applicant must hold registration as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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She must be at least 18 years old

She must be at least 18 years old.

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Only a Woman can apply

Only a Woman can apply.

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The applicant must be Pregnant

The applicant must be Pregnant.

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The applicant should not have completed the age…

The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.

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Contributions to the fund must continue until the…

Contributions to the fund must continue until the beneficiary turns 60 years of age.

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There must be no default in contributions to…

There must be no default in contributions to the Board lasting more than one continuous year.

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Anyone who has already received this benefit twice…

Anyone who has already received this benefit twice cannot apply again.

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Wives of male employees who are fund beneficiaries…

Wives of male employees who are fund beneficiaries are eligible as well.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Maternity Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A sum of ₹5,000/- is paid through DBT…

A sum of ₹5,000/- is paid through DBT within 15 days.

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Wives of male employees who are beneficiaries of…

*Wives of male employees who are beneficiaries of the fund also receive this benefit.

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No one can claim it more than twice

*No one can claim it more than twice.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

For Registration

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The registration form, filled in and signed

The registration form, filled in and signed.

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A Birth Certificate/Transfer Certificate/Doctor Certificate to confirm age

A Birth Certificate/Transfer Certificate/Doctor Certificate to confirm age.

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Proof of being a construction worker in the…

Proof of being a construction worker in the form of an Experience Certificate from a Registered Engineer/contractor/association/trade Union.

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Information about the construction work/worksite

Information about the construction work/worksite.

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Blood Group proof through a Medical Health Card…

Blood Group proof through a Medical Health Card or Laboratory Certificate.

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A pair of passport-size photographs

A pair of passport-size photographs.

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Ration Card of the family

Ration Card of the family.

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Aadhaar Card of the worker

Aadhaar Card of the worker.

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Bank account details

Bank account details.

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Details of family particulars/status and nomination of beneficiaries

Details of family particulars/status and nomination of beneficiaries.

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Certificate issued by the Revenue Department, Social Welfare…

Certificate issued by the Revenue Department, Social Welfare Department or Anganwadi Officials of the area. For Application

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For Application

For Application

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The child's original Birth Certificate

The child's original Birth Certificate.

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Hospital Discharge Slip

Hospital Discharge Slip.

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The most recent Subscription Bill

The most recent Subscription Bill.

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The worker's Board ID Card

The worker's Board ID Card.

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Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar Card.

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Ration Card

Ration Card.

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Bank particulars

Bank particulars.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Maternity Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

Registration

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A free copy of the registration form in…

A free copy of the registration form in the prescribed format can be obtained at the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) from the authority that issues and accepts applications.

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Fill in each mandatory field, paste a passport-sized…

Fill in each mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photo (signed across, if required), attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required) and add a declaration that you are a construction worker, giving your worksite.

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The completed and signed registration form and documents…

The completed and signed registration form and documents are then submitted to the concerned authority.

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The worker should ask for a receipt or…

The worker should ask for a receipt or acknowledgement giving the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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After the inspectors under the Act verify the…

After the inspectors under the Act verify the worker's genuineness, enrolment as a beneficiary follows with the Secretary (Board)'s approval. A registration fee of ₹25/- is payable at enrolment, along with ₹100/- per year as annual subscription. Every three years, the Board charges a renewal fee of ₹300/-. Application

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The prescribed application form is issued free of…

The prescribed application form is issued free of cost by the authority handling applications at the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009). OR It can be printed from the "Application for Welfare Benefits" section on Page No. 77 of the Citizen's Charter.

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Every mandatory field should be completed, a passport-sized…

Every mandatory field should be completed, a passport-sized photograph pasted (signed across, if required) and copies of the mandatory documents attached (self-attested, if required).

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The signed form and documents are submitted to…

The signed form and documents are submitted to the concerned authority.

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A receipt or acknowledgement with the date and…

A receipt or acknowledgement with the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable) should be obtained. NOTE: Apply within one year from the date of the delivery period.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References