Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Punjab
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Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Punjab.
Apply for Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab
Scheme Overview
The "Maternity Benefit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the female construction workers and spouse of the male workers to support childbirth-related expenses maximum for two living children.
Eligibility Criteria
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***
- The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised 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 have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
- The applicant should not have membership of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
- The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***
- The beneficiary should have been a registered member of the Board for at least 6 months prior to the birth of the child.
- The beneficiary should have regularly depositing his contribution.
- The scheme applies upto two living children.
Benefits
**Female Construction Workers:** ₹21,000/- per child, maximum of two children.
**Male Construction Workers:** ₹5,000/- per child, maximum of two children (for children of their spouse).
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Age proof (If no age proof is available self declaration). |
| 2 | Residence proof. |
| 3 | Aadhaar card(if available). |
| 4 | Bank Account details (Bank branch, account No. and IFSC/ RTGS number). |
| 5 | Detail of dependents. |
| 6 | Employer’s Certificate (Form No. 28) (90 days of construction work during the last 12 months in the State of Punjab). |
| 7 | Nomination Form (Form No. 27). |
| 8 | Child Photo with Parents. |
| 9 | Aadhaar Card of Child. |
| 10 | Date of Birth Certificate by the Registrar. |
| 11 | Death Certificate (In case one of the children has died). |
Common questions in Punjab
Who can apply for Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Eligible residents of Punjab who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Punjab?
Applicants in Punjab typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any construction worker whose age is between 18 to 60 years and has worked in Punjab State in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.