Sarkari Yojana

Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Odisha
Quick Summary: Odisha's Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board pays ₹8,000/- to ₹10,000/- per child to women members registered for a year or more, for up to two children. Beneficiaries also covered by “Mamata” can receive ₹15,000/- in total.

About Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Offered by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, the “Maternity Benefit” scheme supports the Board’s own registered workers. Women who have stayed registered as beneficiaries of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for more than one year receive maternity benefits from the Board as financial assistance, capped at a maximum of two children.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Only Odisha residents may register

Only Odisha residents may register.

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Registration is meant for people who work in…

Registration is meant for people who work in building/ construction.

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Applicants must be aged between 18 and 60…

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 60 years.

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In a given year, the worker must have…

In a given year, the worker must have done building and construction work on at least 90 days.

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Anyone already belonging to another Welfare Fund set…

Anyone already belonging to another Welfare Fund set up under any law cannot apply. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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This benefit is open to women only

This benefit is open to women only.

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She must hold membership of the Odisha Building…

She must hold membership of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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Her registration with the board must have lasted…

Her registration with the board must have lasted one year or more.

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She must be expecting a child

She must be expecting a child.

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

Benefits Provided

Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Quantum of Assistance:

Each child attracts assistance of between ₹8,000/- and ₹10,000/-.

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For eligible beneficiaries under “Mamata” being implemented by…

For eligible beneficiaries under “Mamata” being implemented by W&CD Department: The combined amount comes to ₹15,000/-, made up of ₹10,000/- from the OB&OCWW Board and ₹5,000/- from “Mamata”. Note: No more than two children are covered by the assistance.

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 as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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A copy of the front page of the…

A copy of the front page of the Aadhaar Linked Bank Passbook (PNG, JPG or PDF, under 500 KB).

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A passport size photograph (PNG or JPG, under…

A passport size photograph (PNG or JPG, under 500 KB).

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The Aadhaar Card (PNG, JPG or PDF, under…

The Aadhaar Card (PNG, JPG or PDF, under 500 KB).

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The applicant's signature (PNG or JPG, under 500…

The applicant's signature (PNG or JPG, under 500 KB).

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An Employment certificate (PNG, JPG or PDF, under…

An Employment certificate (PNG, JPG or PDF, under 500 KB). For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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The member's Registration ID card

The member's Registration ID card.

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Evidence that the member's annual contribution has been…

Evidence that the member's annual contribution has been deposited.

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A Medical Certificate

A Medical Certificate.

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Other papers, should they be required

Other papers, should they be required.

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 (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board's official website…

Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board's official website .

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At the top right of the page, select…

At the top right of the page, select “One Time Registration”.

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Tick the Declaration box, then press the “Proceed”…

Tick the Declaration box, then press the “Proceed” button.

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Carefully complete every required field in the window…

Carefully complete every required field in the window that opens and press “Proceed”.

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Type in the OTP you receive and press…

Type in the OTP you receive and press “Submit”.

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The account is now created and a Username…

The account is now created and a Username is shown; note it down for later use. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board's applicant Login…

Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board's applicant Login page.

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Type your Username and OTP, complete the captcha,…

Type your Username and OTP, complete the captcha, and press “Sign In”.

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The following window asks for General Details, Address…

The following window asks for General Details, Address Details, Family & Nominee Details, Details of the establishment(s) the applicant worked at during the last one year, Bank Details, etc.; fill these in and press “Submit”.

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Choose “Benefit” in the Menu bar and pick…

Choose “Benefit” in the Menu bar and pick the benefit you wish to apply for from the list.

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Carefully complete all mandatory fields and press “Submit”…

Carefully complete all mandatory fields and press “Submit” to finish applying. Check Your Application Status: By entering the Application Tracking Number at this link , registered workers can see where their application stands. Pay Annual Contribution: By entering the Registration Number at this link , registered workers can pay their Annual Contribution.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the offline application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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A worker wishing to become a beneficiary of…

A worker wishing to become a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board should download Form-XXVII and enclose every mandatory document, self-attested where needed.

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Hand the application to the District Labour Officers…

Hand the application to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors covering your area. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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Registered workers should download Form-XLI and enclose every…

Registered workers should download Form-XLI and enclose every mandatory document, self-attested where needed.

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Hand the application to the District Labour Officers…

Hand the application to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors covering your area.

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