Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

About This Scheme

The “Maternity Benefit” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance in the form of 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 Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Eligibility

> 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.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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