Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker
in Sikkim
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Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker in Sikkim
Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Sikkim.
Apply for Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker in Sikkim
Scheme Overview
The "Maternity Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides maternity benefits in the form of financial assistance to the eligible registered women members of the board.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- Registered women member Under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Women should be pregnant.
- The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefits only for their first 2 children.
Benefits
₹10,000/- is provided to the registered women members.
**Note:** The benefit shall not be allowed more than twice.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Photographs of the concerned worker. |
| 2 | Attested copy of Proof of Age. |
| 3 | Attested copy of Address Proof. |
| 4 | Details of the establishment where the applicant is working. |
| 5 | Proof regarding Submission of Registration fees. |
| 6 | Letter from concerned organization/establishment. |
| 7 | Identity Card. |
| 8 | Birth Certificate of Child. |
| 9 | Family photo. |
Common questions in Sikkim
Who can apply for Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker in Sikkim?
Eligible residents of Sikkim who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker in Sikkim?
Applicants in Sikkim typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.