Miscarriage Benefit
in West Bengal
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Miscarriage Benefit in West Bengal
Miscarriage Benefit is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.
Apply for Miscarriage Benefit in West Bengal
Scheme Overview
The "Miscarriage Benefit'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department,West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides financial benefits for miscarriage up to two times in a lifetime to the eligible female beneficiaries or the wives of male beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
- 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.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- The applicant should be a registered female member or wife of a male member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal.
- The applicant should have gone through a miscarriage.
Benefits
**Quantum of Assistance:** ₹6,000/-.
**Note:** The benefit shall be allowed for two times in beneficiarie's whole life time.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport size photographs of the worker (Four copies). |
| 2 | Attested copy of Proof of Age. |
| 3 | Identity Card of the member. |
| 4 | Medical Certificate. |
| 5 | Any other document if required. |
Common questions in West Bengal
Who can apply for Miscarriage Benefit in West Bengal?
Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Miscarriage Benefit. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Miscarriage Benefit in West Bengal?
Applicants in West Bengal 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.