Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Maternity Benefit Scheme” was launched by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for Registered Workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board APB&OCWWB . The state government has proposed and implemented this scheme through the APB&OCWWB to its women workers who have registered their names in the Labour Welfare Board. Objective: • To mitigate suffering in the course of delivery and to supplement well upbringing of the infant.

Benefits
• Cash assistance of ₹1,000/- during the period of maternity
• Payable for up to two adult daughters of registered workers.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. The applicant should be a woman.
3. The woman worker must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
4. The woman worker should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
5. The applicant's membership must be active at the time of application.
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7. **Note:** The woman worker is not to be entitled to the benefits in case of second marriage.
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Application Process
Step 1: Registration Process:
Offline

Registration Process:

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
• Xerox copy of the registration card
• Medical Certificate
• Bank Account number/ front page of the passbook
• Complete application form
• Passport-size photographs
• Address proof

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to mitigate the suffering of women in the course of delivery and to supplement well upbringing of the infant.

Q: By which department was this scheme launched?
A: Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Q: What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?
A: Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

Q: What is the benefit of this scheme?
A: Cash assistance of [?]1000/- during the period of maternity will be paid to the registered women worker under Board.

Q: Who is eligible under this scheme?
A: The women workers employed in the Building and Other Construction works who are registered under APB&OCWWB are eligible to take benefit of the scheme.

Q: Is it mandatory to register under Board as a labour/worker?
A: Yes, the labour/worker must be registered under the Board to take benefits of the scheme.

Q: Can I also apply for the scheme if my membership has expired?
A: No, membership must be active at the time of application.

Q: Am I eligible for the scheme after my second marriage?
A: No, after the second marriage, the woman worker is not to be entitled to the benefit under this scheme.

Q: How can I register myself under the Board?
A: The applicant needs to visit the nearest Registered Office of the District/Sub-Division, APB&OCWWB for registration under Board.

Q: Can I also get the application form online for registration?
A: Yes, an Offline Mode of application form to register as a labour/worker under the Board can also be downloaded from the official website of the Labour Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment.