Sarkari Yojana

Maternity Benefit (MBOCWWB)

Meghalaya
Quick Summary: Women construction workers registered with the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board can get ₹1,000/- as a maternity benefit. The benefit may be drawn no more than twice and requires active Board membership.

About Maternity Benefit (MBOCWWB)

Run by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya, the “Maternity Benefit” is a social security measure for women in the construction trade. Women construction workers who are registered with the Board can draw financial help, given as maternity benefits, while they are going through their maternity period.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Maternity Benefit (MBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only those living in Meghalaya can apply

Only those living in Meghalaya can apply.

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She must be a woman working in building…

She must be a woman working in building or other construction activity.

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Her name must appear on the rolls of…

Her name must appear on the rolls of the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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Her membership with the Board needs to be…

Her membership with the Board needs to be active.

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The benefit can be claimed by women workers…

The benefit can be claimed by women workers while they are in their maternity period.

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No worker can receive this benefit on more…

No worker can receive this benefit on more than two occasions.

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

Benefits Provided

Maternity Benefit (MBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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1. During the maternity period, a woman construction worker registered with the Board is paid ₹1,000/- by way of maternity benefit.

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:

Enclosures required for New Registration under MBOCWWB:

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A photograph of the worker

A photograph of the worker

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Proof of the worker's identity, such as an…

Proof of the worker's identity, such as an Electoral Card, Ration Card, Driver's License, Aadhaar Card or Passport

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An Employer Certificate or Self Certification, issued by…

An Employer Certificate or Self Certification, issued by the Labour Inspector, the Employer, or the SDO/AEE of the Works Department

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The worker's bank passbook

The worker's bank passbook

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The eShram ID card, where the worker has…

The eShram ID card, where the worker has one

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Proof of the building worker's/applicant's age, for example…

Proof of the building worker's/applicant's age, for example a School certificate, a Certificate from the Registrar of Birth and Deaths, a Certificate from a Medical Officer in Government Service of the rank of Assistant Surgeon or above, or an Electoral Photo Identity Card

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A Nomination Form bearing the applicant's signature

A Nomination Form bearing the applicant's signature

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A self-declaration stating the worker is not enrolled…

A self-declaration stating the worker is not enrolled as a member of any other welfare fund/ board

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An SC/ST Certificate where it applies

An SC/ST Certificate where it applies

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Whatever further documents may be asked for Enclosures…

Whatever further documents may be asked for Enclosures required for Maternity Benefit s:

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The worker's MBOCWWB ID Card

The worker's MBOCWWB ID Card

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A Medical Certificate, properly signed, along with the…

A Medical Certificate, properly signed, along with the Claim from the doctor concerned

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Challans of the bills received or used at…

Challans of the bills received or used at the hospital over the period of the stay

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The challan or receipt for the most recent…

The challan or receipt for the most recent Monthly Subscription paid

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Whatever further documents may be asked for

Whatever further documents may be asked for

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Maternity Benefit (MBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.

Online Worker Registration Process (Portal):

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Open the online Portal

Open the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm

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To create a new account, press the ‘Worker’…

To create a new account, press the ‘Worker’ button on the home page and key in every mandatory detail.

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Once the details are filled in, press ‘Register’

Once the details are filled in, press ‘Register’.

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A “Registered Successfully” message appears when the registration…

A “Registered Successfully” message appears when the registration goes through. Application Process for New Registration under the MBOCWWB:

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Open the online Portal

Open the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm

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Log in by typing your User ID (Registered…

Log in by typing your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password and the Security Code, then pressing Login.

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From the menu that appears after login, choose…

From the menu that appears after login, choose ‘Apply for New Registration’.

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Complete the Registration Form, covering Personal Details, Service/Work…

Complete the Registration Form, covering Personal Details, Service/Work Details, Bank Details, Demographic Details, etc.

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Press Submit

Press Submit.

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The next page lets you manage Family &…

The next page lets you manage Family & Nominee Details; use ‘Add New’ to enter family members and the nominee.

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When every Family & Nominee Detail has been…

When every Family & Nominee Detail has been added, press Proceed.

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Upload the enclosures asked for, namely the Photograph,…

Upload the enclosures asked for, namely the Photograph, ID Proof, Employer Certificate/Self Certification and the worker's Bank Passbook.

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Finish the registration by pressing the 'Complete' Button

Finish the registration by pressing the 'Complete' Button.

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The application is processed and verified by the…

The application is processed and verified by the Block/District LDA and the Block/District Labour Inspector and then approved by the District Labour Commissioner (DLC), after which a Registration Certificate is generated. Application Process for Maternity Benefit:

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Open the online Portal

Open the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm

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Log in by typing your User ID (Registered…

Log in by typing your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password and the Security Code, then pressing Login.

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On the Dashboard, pick the “Maternity Benefit” scheme

On the Dashboard, pick the “Maternity Benefit” scheme.

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Provide all the information requested and attach the…

Provide all the information requested and attach the enclosures needed.

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Press Submit to send in the benefit claim

Press Submit to send in the benefit claim. Application Process to Track/Update:

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Open the online Portal

Open the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm

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Sign in with your User ID (Registered Mobile…

Sign in with your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password and the Security Code, and press Login.

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Choose ‘Track Application Status’ in the menu

Choose ‘Track Application Status’ in the menu.

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Your application can be viewed through ‘View Details’

Your application can be viewed through ‘View Details’.

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Its history is shown under ‘Application History’

Its history is shown under ‘Application History’.

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Changes can be made through ‘Update’

Changes can be made through ‘Update’. Note: Updating is not possible once the application is under process or has been processed. (Worker’s User Manual)

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Maternity Benefit (MBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Hand in the completed application, with the documents…

Hand in the completed application, with the documents it requires, to the Registering Officer for the area.

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Once satisfied with the details, the Registering Officer…

Once satisfied with the details, the Registering Officer may enrol the worker as a beneficiary under the Act and issue an identity card bearing the worker's photograph.
Registration Form
Application Form for Maternity Benefit

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