Maternity Benefit (ANBOCWWB)

About This Scheme

The scheme “Maternity Benefit” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, the female employees who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year shall receive financial assistance as maternity benefits during the period of maternity. Additionally, male employees who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, and whose wives are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries shall also be eligible for financial assistance as maternity benefits.

Eligibility

1. The beneficiary should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 1. The beneficiary should be engaged in any building & other construction work. 1. The beneficiary should be registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. 1. The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board. 1. The women employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, shall be eligible for maternity benefits during the period of maternity. 1. The male employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, and whose wives are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries, shall be eligible for maternity benefits.

Benefits

1. The women employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, shall be given a sum of ₹20,000/- as maternity benefit during the period of maternity. 1. Male employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, and whose wives are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries, shall also receive a sum of ₹10,000/- as maternity benefit.

How to Apply

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