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This scheme helps female construction workers in Bihar by providing financial support equivalent to 90 days of Read More... minimum wages for childbirth, after completing one year of membership with the Welfare Board. Read less

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The Bihar government, through the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (BBOCWWB), offers a crucial Maternity Benefits Scheme to support female construction workers during childbirth.

What Is This Scheme?

The Maternity Benefits Scheme is a financial assistance program designed for registered female construction workers in Bihar. It provides a lump sum amount to help with the expenses related to childbirth. The amount is calculated based on the state government's minimum wages for unskilled workers.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is specifically for women who are registered as building and other construction workers with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. They need to have been members of the board for at least one year and the benefit can be claimed for the first two childbirths.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Childbirth brings significant expenses. This scheme aims to ease the financial burden on female construction workers, ensuring they can focus on their health and their newborns. By providing financial support, it acknowledges the contribution of these workers and promotes their well-being.

Objective

This scheme helps female construction workers in Bihar by providing financial support equivalent to 90 days of minimum wages for childbirth, after completing one year of membership with the Welfare Board.

Benefits

Each eligible woman will receive ₹1000/- per month.

Women receiving less than ₹1000/- per month under social assistance programs and various pension schemes through the Samaj Kalyan Vibhag will receive additional assistance to a total ₹1,000/- per month.

The assistance will be directly deposited into the applicant's Aadhaar-linked DBT-based bank account.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a woman.
You need to be registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB).
Your membership with the Board must be at least one year old.
Your membership must be active when you apply.
This benefit is available for your first two deliveries only.

How To Apply

To apply for the Maternity Benefits Scheme, you need to follow these steps:

Visit the official website of the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Look for the 'Scheme Application' or 'Apply for Scheme' section.
Enter your registered construction worker ID to access your details.
Select the 'Maternity Benefits Scheme' from the available options.
Fill in all the required details accurately.
Upload all necessary documents in the specified format and size.
Finally, click on the 'Submit Application' button to complete the process.

For more details or to start your application, visit the official website: http://bocw.bihar.gov.in/

Documents Required

Identity Card of the Registered Worker
Bank Account Details
Birth Certificate (for the child)
Proof of Membership with the Board
Proof of Age at the Time of Registration
Any Other Documents as Required by the Board

FAQ’s

How long do I need to be a registered construction worker to apply for maternity benefits?

You must have completed at least one year of membership with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Your membership should also be active when you submit your application.

Can I claim maternity benefits for my third child under this scheme?

No, the Maternity Benefits Scheme is only applicable for the first two childbirths. You cannot claim benefits for the third or subsequent children.

What is the exact financial amount I will receive if my application for maternity benefits is approved?

You will receive financial assistance equivalent to 90 days of the minimum wages set by the Bihar State Government for unskilled workers. This amount is determined at the time of childbirth.

What if I just registered as a construction worker yesterday, and I'm pregnant. Can I get the maternity benefit?

No, you will need to wait until you have completed one year of active membership with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Once you meet that condition and it's your first or second delivery, you can apply.

How do I register as a construction worker in Bihar to be eligible for this scheme?

To register, you typically need to visit the official website of the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. You'll likely need to provide your Aadhaar number for verification, fill out the application form with all required details, and pay the application fee online. You will then receive a registration number.

What are the essential documents I need to submit for the maternity benefits application?

You will need your Identity Card as a registered worker, your Bank Account Details, the Child's Birth Certificate, Proof of your Membership with the Board, and Proof of your Age at the time you first registered. The board may also ask for additional documents.

Once registered, what is the procedure to apply for the maternity benefits online?

After registering and logging into the official website, go to the 'Scheme Application' section. Select 'Apply for Scheme', enter your registration number to pull up your details, choose the Maternity Benefits Scheme, complete the form with the necessary information, upload your documents, and submit the application.

I've been a member of the construction worker welfare board for 8 months. Am I eligible for maternity benefits yet?

No, you are not yet eligible. The scheme requires you to have completed at least one full year of membership with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board before you can apply for maternity benefits.