Paternity Benefit Scheme (HBOCWWB)
in Haryana
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Paternity Benefit Scheme (HBOCWWB) in Haryana
Paternity Benefit Scheme (HBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Haryana.
Apply for Paternity Benefit Scheme (HBOCWWB) in Haryana
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Paternity Benefit Scheme (HBOCWWB)” was launched by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), Labour Department Haryana.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a male construction worker.
The male worker should be registered under Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB).
The registered worker should have a minimum of one-year regular membership.
Only the registered worker whose wife has delivered a baby is eligible to avail of the benefits under the scheme.
The wife of the registered worker has not claimed the maternity benefit from any other employer.
**Note 01:** The benefits of the scheme will be given on the birth of child up to two children but expandable up to the birth of three daughters irrespective of the order of their birth.
**Note 02:** It is mandatory to submit all the documents to the competent authority within a period of one year from the date of delivery of the wife.
**Note 03:** After the birth of the child, it is necessary to attach the birth certificate along with the application.
Benefits
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹21,000/- (i.e. ₹15,000/- for proper care of the newborn baby and ₹6,000/- for nutritious food for the wife) will be given to a registered male construction worker whose wife has delivered a baby.
The paternity benefit is given to the male registered worker for up to two children but is expandable up to the birth of three daughters irrespective of the order of their birth.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter Card |
| 2 | Passport-size photograph |
| 3 | A copy of Undertaking |
| 4 | A copy Work Slip |
| 5 | Proof of residence |
| 6 | Ration Card |
| 7 | Bank account details |
| 8 | Caste Certificate |
| 9 | Birth Certificate |
| 10 | An undertaking stating that the wife of the applicant has not claimed the maternity benefit from any other employer. |
Common questions in Haryana
Who can apply for Paternity Benefit Scheme (HBOCWWB) in Haryana?
Eligible residents of Haryana who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Paternity Benefit Scheme (HBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Paternity Benefit Scheme (HBOCWWB) in Haryana?
Applicants in Haryana typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under this scheme, financial assistance of [?]21,000/- (i.e. [?]15,000/- for proper care of the newborn baby and [?]6,000/- for nutritious food for the wife) will be given to registered male construction workers as paternity benefits.