Sarkari Yojana

Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)

Andhra Pradesh
Quick Summary: Registered women construction workers in Arunachal Pradesh can receive ₹1,000/- in cash during maternity under this APB&OCWWB scheme. Applications are made offline at District/Sub-Division offices of the Board.

About Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)

Women workers whose names are on the register of the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB) are covered by the “Maternity Benefit Scheme”, introduced by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The state government proposed the scheme and carries it out through the APB&OCWWB for women who have enrolled with the Labour Welfare Board. Objective: • To ease hardship faced during delivery and to help support the healthy upbringing of the newborn.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Office Of District/Sub-Division, APB&OCWWB

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

17 Mar 2016

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh qualify

Only permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh qualify.

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The scheme is meant for women

The scheme is meant for women.

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She must work in Building and Other Construction…

She must work in Building and Other Construction works.

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Her name must be registered with the Labour…

Her name must be registered with the Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).

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Membership has to be active on the date…

Membership has to be active on the date the application is made. Note: A woman worker cannot claim the benefits in the case of a second marriage.

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

Benefits Provided

Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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For the maternity period, a cash amount of…

For the maternity period, a cash amount of ₹1,000/- is given.

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Two adult daughters of registered workers at most…

Two adult daughters of registered workers at most can be covered.

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:

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A document proving identity, such as an Aadhaar…

A document proving identity, such as an Aadhaar Card or Voter ID card

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A photocopy of the registration card

A photocopy of the registration card

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A Medical Certificate

A Medical Certificate

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The bank account number or the passbook's front…

The bank account number or the passbook's front page

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The fully filled application form

The fully filled application form

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Photographs of passport size

Photographs of passport size

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Proof of address

Proof of address

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

2016-03-17

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

Registration Process:

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First, the applicant has to enrol as a…

First, the applicant has to enrol as a labour/worker with the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).

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The application form is available at the District/Sub-Division…

The application form is available at the District/Sub-Division Registered Office of the APB&OCWWB, or it can be downloaded from the Department of Labour and Employment's official website.

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Before handing the form to the concerned department,…

Before handing the form to the concerned department, the applicant should check that everything entered is accurate.

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When verification is complete, she is enrolled as…

When verification is complete, she is enrolled as a worker/labour under the Board and given an Identity Card. Application Process:

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To claim the scheme, the applicant should go…

To claim the scheme, the applicant should go with all relevant documents to the closest District/Sub-Division registered office of the APB&OCWWB.

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The concerned office can provide the application in…

The concerned office can provide the application in its prescribed format.

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Complete every part of the form, attach the…

Complete every part of the form, attach the relevant documents, and then hand it in at the concerned office.

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The scheme benefit becomes available to the applicant…

The scheme benefit becomes available to the applicant once verification succeeds.

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