Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
State: Odisha
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employees State Insurance Department
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The “Maternity Benefit” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme that provides 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 board.

Benefits:
- **Quantum of Assistance:** ₹8,000/- to ₹10,000/- per Child.  - **For eligible beneficiaries under “Mamata” being implemented by W&amp;amp;CD Department:** ₹15,000/- (₹10,000/- under OB&amp;amp;OCWW Board and ₹5,000/- under “Mamata”).
&gt; **Note:** Assistance shall be given for a maximum of two children.

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Eligibility:
&gt; **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.

&gt; **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.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:Step 1: Visit the official website of the Odisha BOCWW Board.
Step 2: Click on “One Time Registration” on the top right side of the page.
Step 3: Click on the Declaration box and then on the “Proceed” button.
Step 4: In the next window fill in all the required details carefully and click on “Proceed”.
Step 5: Enter the received OTP and click on “Submit”.
Step 6: Your account will be successfully created and a Username will be displayed (Keep the Username for future references).
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:Step 1: Visit the Applicant Login page of the Odisha BOCWW Board.
Step 2: Enter your Username, OTP and fill in the captcha then click on “Sign In”.
Step 3: In the next window, fill in your General Details, Address Details, Family & Nominee Details, Details of the establishment(s) where the applicant worked during the last one year, Bank Details etc. and then click on “Submit”.
Step 4: Now in the Menu bar section, click on “Benefit”. From the list select the concerned benefit you want to apply.
Step 5: Fill in all the mandatory details carefully and click on “Submit” to complete the application process.
Check Your Application Status: Registered workers can check their application status through visiting this link upon entering their Application Tracking Number.Pay Annual Contribution: Registered workers can pay the Annual Contribution through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.

[Offline]
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should download Form-XXVII and attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:Step 1: A registered worker should download Form-XLI and attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area.

Documents Required:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:Aadhaar Linked Bank Passbook Front Page Copy (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).
Passport Size Photo (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).
Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).
Signature of Applicant (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).
Employment certificate (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB).
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:Registration ID card of the member.
Proof of deposit of annual contribution of the member.
Medical Certificate.
Any other documents if required.