Sarkari Yojana

Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker

Sikkim
Quick Summary: The Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board pays ₹10,000/- in maternity assistance to registered pregnant women construction workers for their first 2 children.

About Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker

The Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, provides “Maternity Assistance for the Construction Workers” to its registered women workers. Women who have been registered beneficiaries for one year receive, as maternity benefit during maternity, an amount that the Board fixes from time to time.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Applicants must live in Sikkim

Applicants must live in Sikkim.

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Registration is meant for Building/ Construction Workers

Registration is meant for Building/ Construction Workers.

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The worker's age must lie between 18 and…

The worker's age must lie between 18 and 60 years.

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The worker must have served the Board for…

The worker must have served the Board for 90 days or more in a given year. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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The claimant must be a woman registered as…

The claimant must be a woman registered as a member of the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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She must be pregnant

She must be pregnant.

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The benefit applies to the first 2 children…

The benefit applies to the first 2 children only.

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

Benefits Provided

Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Registered women members are given ₹10,000/-

Registered women members are given ₹10,000/-.

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Note:

It cannot be claimed 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 as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Photographs of the worker

Photographs of the worker.

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An attested age proof

An attested age proof.

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An attested address proof

An attested address proof.

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Information about the establishment where the applicant works

Information about the establishment where the applicant works.

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Proof that the Registration fees were paid

Proof that the Registration fees were paid. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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A letter from the organization/establishment concerned

A letter from the organization/establishment concerned.

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The Identity Card

The Identity Card.

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The child's Birth Certificate

The child's Birth Certificate.

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A family photograph

A family photograph.

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 for the Construction Worker through the offline application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Workers must submit the completed application form, with…

Workers must submit the completed application form, with the necessary documents, to their area's Registering Officer.

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After checking all the details, the Registering Officer…

After checking all the details, the Registering Officer may enrol the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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Once the Building/ Construction Worker Identity Card is…

Once the Building/ Construction Worker Identity Card is received, download the application form for the welfare scheme and submit it, along with the mandatory documents (self attested, if required), to the Secretary or another Officer he has authorised at the District Labour Office.

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The benefit is granted after the applicant's eligibility…

The benefit is granted after the applicant's eligibility for the scheme is verified.
Application form for the Registration as a Beneficiary: Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).
Application form for the Maternity Assistance: Form XLI (Refer Page No: 167).

Helpdesk: : For more information, workers may ring these numbers:- 70769-26998 (BOCW Nodal Officer) 90643-89842 (East) 90028-33969 (Pakyong) 96098-63959 (South) 95477-16798 (West) 96359-98441 (North) Toll Free Helpline for labourers: 18003451474

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References