Maternity Benefit for Women Beneficiaries

Description
The "Maternity Benefit for Women Beneficiaries" scheme launched by the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides financial assistance of ₹6,000/- per pregnancy to women registered as beneficiaries and wives of registered beneficiaries. The assistance can be availed up to two times.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of ₹6,000/- per pregnancy (up to two times).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a registered women construction worker under the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board or the wife of a registered male worker.
2. The applicant should be Pregnant.
3. Benefit is available for the first two live births.

Application Process
Step 1: Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted t…
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Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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 Assistant Labour Commissioner.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Assistant Labour Commissioner 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
• Aadhaar Card of the Applicant and Registered Worker.
• Admission and Discharge Summary (issued by the Medical Officer of the Hospital where the baby was delivered).
• Combined Certificate (issued from the Chairperson of the Village Health Committee and VCC for home delivery cases)
• Birth Certificate of the Child.
• Bank Account Passbook.
• Any Other Documents if required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the maternity benefit?
A: Women registered beneficiaries and wives of registered building workers.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided?
A: [?]6,000 per pregnancy, up to a maximum of two pregnancies.

Q: Can the benefit be availed for more than two pregnancies?
A: No, the benefit is limited to two pregnancies.

Q: Is home delivery covered under this scheme?
A: Yes, home delivery is covered, but a certificate from the Village Health Committee and VCC is required.

Q: Can this benefit be availed for miscarriages?
A: No, this benefit is specifically for live births.

Q: Is there any age restriction for applying for this benefit?
A: No specific age restrictions are mentioned as long as the beneficiary is registered.

Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: Admission and discharge summary from the hospital or a combined certificate from Village Health Committee for home delivery, along with the baby's birth certificate.

Q: Where should I submit my application?
A: Submit your application to the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) office.

Q: Is a birth certificate mandatory for the application?
A: Yes, a birth certificate is required for both hospital and home deliveries.

Q: Are there any charges or fees to apply for this scheme?
A: No, the application process is free of charge.