Maintenance Allowance to Severely Affected Persons 2026
This scheme provides a financial helping hand to registered women construction workers in Uttarakhand during their maternity Read More... period, supporting up to two children. Read less
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Navigating motherhood can be challenging, especially for those working in demanding sectors. Recognizing this, the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) has introduced a scheme to offer crucial financial support to women construction workers during their pregnancy and after childbirth. This initiative, overseen by the Labour Department of Uttarakhand, aims to ease the financial burden associated with raising a family.
What Is This Scheme?
The Maternity Financial Assistance scheme is a welfare program designed to provide monetary aid to registered women who work in building and construction in Uttarakhand. It specifically helps them manage expenses related to the birth of their children. The support is available for the first two children born to an eligible worker.
Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?
This scheme is exclusively for women who are actively working as construction workers and have successfully registered themselves with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. It's a targeted approach to support a vital segment of the workforce.
Why This Scheme Is Important
The Maternity Financial Assistance scheme plays a significant role in ensuring the well-being of women construction workers and their newborns. By providing financial relief, it helps them access necessary medical care, nutrition, and essential supplies during a critical period. This support helps alleviate financial stress, allowing them to focus on their health and their child's early development.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a woman construction worker who is currently registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- This financial aid is only applicable for the birth of up to two children.
How To Apply
The application for this scheme is to be submitted online. You can submit your application through the designated Shramik Suvidha Kendras.
Important Note: Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of delivery.
Documents Required
- Labour Card
- ANC Card (Antenatal Care Card)
- Certificate from a medical officer confirming the delivery.
- A self-declaration stating that you have not received similar maternity assistance from any other government department.
FAQ’s
What is the maximum number of children for whom maternity assistance can be claimed?
The scheme allows financial assistance for the birth of up to two children only.
Can I get this maternity help if I'm registered with a different board?
No, you must be registered specifically with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to be eligible for this scheme.
How do I prove I haven't received help from other places?
You will need to provide a self-declaration certificate. This is a written statement from you confirming that you haven't availed maternity benefits from any other government department or scheme.
What documents do I need to show for my application?
You will need your Labour Card, ANC Card, a medical certificate confirming delivery, and a self-declaration letter.
Is there a deadline to apply after the baby is born?
Yes, you need to submit your application within one year from the date of delivery.
Where should I submit my application form?
Applications are to be submitted online via the Shramik Suvidha Kendras.
What's the amount of financial help provided?
Eligible women construction workers receive ₹6,000/- for each child. This is capped at two children.
How will I receive the money once my application is approved?
After your application is verified and approved, the sanctioned amount will be directly transferred to your bank account.
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