Maternity Benefit (ANBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Maternity Benefit” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board ANBOCWWB , Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, the female employees who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year shall receive financial assistance as maternity benefits during the period of maternity. Additionally, male employees who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, and whose wives are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries shall also be eligible for financial assistance as maternity benefits.

Benefits
• The women employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, shall be given a sum of ₹20,000/- as maternity benefit during the period of maternity.
• Male employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, and whose wives are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries, shall also receive a sum of ₹10,000/- as maternity benefit.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
2. The beneficiary should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
3. The beneficiary should be registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
4. The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
5. The women employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, shall be eligible for maternity benefits during the period of maternity.
6. The male employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, and whose wives are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries, shall be eligible for maternity benefits.

Required Documents
• Passport size photograph
• Proof of age
• Identity proof
• Details of EPF, if any
• Proof of address
• 90 Days Work Duration Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Bank account details
• Any other document as required
• Registration ID Card of Worker
• Identity proof of worker i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Latest Subscription Receipt
• Address proof
• Bank account details of worker/Copy of passbook
• Identity proof of wife (if applying for wife)
• Proof of age (if applying for wife)
• Proof of pregnancy/medical reports or certificate
• Any other document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for maternity benefits under this scheme?
A: Women employees who are registered beneficiaries for a year and engaged in building & construction work, as well as male employees meeting specific criteria outlined by the scheme, are eligible.

Q: What are the benefits provided under the Scheme?
A: Women employees receive [?]20,000/- as maternity benefit, while eligible male employees receive [?]10,000/-.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for female beneficiaries?
A: Female beneficiaries should be residents of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, engaged in building & construction work, registered under ANBOCWWB, and have an active membership for at least one year.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for male beneficiaries?
A: Male beneficiaries should fulfill the same criteria as female beneficiaries and additionally have wives who are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries.

Q: How long should a beneficiary be registered to avail of maternity benefits?
A: Beneficiaries must be registered with ANBOCWWB for at least one year.

Q: Can a beneficiary avail maternity benefits without being registered under ANBOCWWB?
A: No.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: The eligible worker may apply online through the Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/