Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Odisha
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Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Scheme Overview
The “Maternity Benefit” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme that provides maternity benefits to the female beneficiaries subject to a maximum of two children who are registered beneficiaries for a period of more than one year under the board.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- The applicant should be female.
- The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should be registered for a period of one year or more under the board.
- The applicant should be pregnant.
Benefits
**Quantum of Assistance:** ₹8,000/- to ₹10,000/- per Child. - **For eligible beneficiaries under “Mamata” being implemented by W&CD Department:** ₹15,000/- (₹10,000/- under OB&OCWW Board and ₹5,000/- under “Mamata”).
> **Note:** Assistance shall be given for a maximum of two children.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Linked Bank Passbook Front Page Copy (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 2 | Passport Size Photo (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 4 | Signature of Applicant (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 5 | Employment certificate (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 6 | Registration ID card of the member. |
| 7 | Proof of deposit of annual contribution of the member. |
| 8 | Medical Certificate. |
| 9 | Any other documents if required. |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha 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.