Financial Assistance for Girl Child Attend Her Age of 18

Description
The Financial Assistance for Girl Child Attend Her Age of 18 scheme was launched by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board MBOCWW , Labour Department Maharashtra. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a fixed deposit of ₹1,00,000/- for one female child of a registered worker or spouse who has undergone a family planning operation after the birth of one female child.

Benefits
• Fixed deposit of ₹1,00,000/- for one female child.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a registered construction worker in Maharashtra.
2. The worker or their spouse must have undergone contraceptive surgery after the birth of one female child.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner/Government Labor Officer.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photo.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Identity Card of Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• Bank Passbook.
• Certificate of Family Planning Strategy (issued by Competent Medical Officers).
• Affidavit Proof of applicant not having more than one daughter.
• Proof of Residence (One of Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Ration Sheet/Last Month's Electricity Bill/Gram Panchayat Certificate).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Registered construction workers or their spouses who have undergone family planning surgery after the birth of one female child.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided?
A: A fixed deposit of [?]1,00,000/- for one female child.

Q: What is the purpose of the fixed deposit?
A: The amount is deposited in the bank and will be available to the girl child when she turns 18.

Q: Is this benefit available for male children?
A: No, this scheme is only applicable to female children.

Q: Can the worker apply for more than one children?
A: No, the benefit is extended to a maximum of two female children.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: Aadhaar card, birth certificates of the female children, family planning operation certificate, proof of registration, and bank details.

Q: Is there a specific timeline for applying to this scheme?
A: Applications should be made after the family planning surgery has been completed.

Q: What happens to the fixed deposit if the girl child passes away before the age of 18?
A: The Welfare Board will manage the terms and conditions of the fixed deposit, subject to their regulations.

Q: Is there any income limit for applying to this scheme?
A: No income limit is mentioned, but the applicant must be a registered construction worker.

Q: Can the fixed deposit be withdrawn before the child turns 18?
A: No, the fixed deposit remains locked until the girl turns 18 years old.

Q: Can the spouse apply for this scheme independently?
A: The scheme applies to the registered worker and their family as a unit.

Q: Where can I apply for this scheme?
A: You can apply through the nearest Labor Office or the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction
Workers Welfare Board.

Q: Is the scheme applicable for workers outside Maharashtra?
A: No, this scheme is limited to registered workers in Maharashtra.