Sarkari Yojana
Maternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB)
About Maternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB)
Under the “Maternity Benefit” scheme of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, registered female beneficiaries (women formally enrolled in the scheme) get ₹25,000/- annually in financial support at childbirth or during delivery. The scheme is meant to give construction workers in Himachal Pradesh financial help with maternity.
Scheme Overview
State Government
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Maternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Only residents of Himachal Pradesh may register
Only residents of Himachal Pradesh may register
Applicants must be Building/ Construction Workers
Applicants must be Building/ Construction Workers.
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 60…
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 60 years.
In the past 12 months, the worker must…
In the past 12 months, the worker must have done building and other construction work for at least 90 days.
Registration must be renewed each year
Registration must be renewed each year. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
Only women can claim the benefit
Only women can claim the benefit.
She must be a registered worker of the…
She must be a registered worker of the "Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".
She must be pregnant
She must be pregnant.
When applying, her Welfare Board membership has to…
When applying, her Welfare Board membership has to be active.
A subscription of two months or more with…
A subscription of two months or more with the Board is required.
Benefits Provided
Maternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A registered woman worker is paid ₹25,000/- at…
A registered woman worker is paid ₹25,000/- at delivery or when a child is born.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documents Required for Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
Proof of identity, such as the Aadhaar Card
Proof of identity, such as the Aadhaar Card
A photograph of passport size
A photograph of passport size
Certificate of skill-upgradation training
Certificate of skill-upgradation training
Residence proof, such as a utility bill or…
Residence proof, such as a utility bill or Voter ID
Ration Card, which is optional
Ration Card, which is optional
Bank account details, for instance a passbook copy
Bank account details, for instance a passbook copy
Caste Certificate, where applicable
Caste Certificate, where applicable
An undertaking/declaration
An undertaking/declaration
Age Certificate, which may be any of the…
Age Certificate, which may be any of the following:
a Registrar of Birth Certificate
a Registrar of Birth Certificate
a Certificate from the District Medical Board (if…
a Certificate from the District Medical Board (if both of the above are not available)
Certificate of employment
Certificate of employment
The applicant's signature
The applicant's signature
Other documents, as needed Documents Required for Application…
Other documents, as needed Documents Required for Application of a Welfare Scheme:
The member's Identity Card
The member's Identity Card
A medical certificate, if applicable
A medical certificate, if applicable
Other documents, as needed
Other documents, as needed
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Maternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.
The Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers is as follows:
Visit the Labor Welfare Office in office hours…
Visit the Labor Welfare Office in office hours and ask the concerned authority for a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
Complete the mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph…
Complete the mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required) and attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Submit the signed form together with a wage…
Submit the signed form together with a wage slip or employer's appointment letter confirming 90 days of construction work; if neither is available, a certificate from a local authority such as a councilor, executive officer or Panchayat Secretary can be given as proof of employment.
Once the documents and payment are submitted, the…
Once the documents and payment are submitted, the worker gets an acknowledgment receipt confirming registration. NOTE 1: Submit the application within the prescribed period, if any. NOTE 2: Every three years, the worker has to go to the office to pay a renewal fee, and must furnish proof of 90 days of work each year to keep receiving benefits. NOTE 3: The one-time registration fee is paid at the office and remains valid for three years.
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Maternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.
Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers:
Open the official website of the Himachal Pradesh…
Open the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
New users should go to worker services and…
New users should go to worker services and select "New Registration."
On the dashboard that appears, fill in the…
On the dashboard that appears, fill in the form with all required details; fields marked with an asterisk (*) are compulsory.
Upload the necessary documents, such as ID proof…
Upload the necessary documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates, making sure they are clear and in the required format.
When the form and uploads are done, click…
When the form and uploads are done, click "Submit" to reach the payment gateway and pay the application fee online.
A registration number is generated after successful payment…
A registration number is generated after successful payment and submission; it confirms your application and can be used later. Scheme Application Process:
Go to the official website of the Himachal…
Go to the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Choose "Apply for Benefits."
Choose "Apply for Benefits."
Type your beneficiary details and date of birth…
Type your beneficiary details and date of birth and click "Search" to bring up your information.
Pick the scheme you want to apply under
Pick the scheme you want to apply under.
Provide the information asked for and upload the…
Provide the information asked for and upload the necessary documents.
Click "Submit Application" to finish
Click "Submit Application" to finish. Application Tracking: Status updates are available online on the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and are also sent to the registered mobile number.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.