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Maternity Benefit
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Maternity Benefit'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department,West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides maternity benefits up to two times in a lifetime to the eligible female beneficiaries or the wives of male beneficiaries.

Benefits:
- **Quantum of Assistance:** ₹6,000/-.
**Note:** The benefit shall be allowed for two times in beneficiarie&amp;#39;s whole life time.
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Eligibility:
&gt; **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.

&gt; **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 be pregnant.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:Step 1: A registered worker should request Form-XII for the application from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers for this be
Helpdesk:Labour Department
Department of Labour, Government of West Bengal,
12th Floor, N.S Building, Block-A,
1, Kiran Shankar Roy Road,
Kolkata-700001
Helpline of Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal (Shramik Sathi): 1800-103-0009
Note:Upon successful verification,  the construction worker is registered and an identity card and passbook are issued to him/ her. ₹20/- as the registration fee and ₹30/- as yearly subscription is taken. The amounts taken are noted in the passbook and a receipt is issued.
After one year, the beneficiary's subscription is renewed upon payment of a renewal fee of ₹30/- and submission of an application in Form-27A.
If not renewed the registration of the beneficiary is cancelled after the expiry of one year. Fresh application for renewal to be submitted to the ALC for consideration.

Documents Required:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:Passport size photographs of the worker (Four copies).
Attested copy of Proof of Age.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:Identity Card of the member.
Medical Certificate.
Any other document if required.
Maternity Benefit for Women Beneficiaries
State: Nagaland
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department, Nagaland
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Maternity Benefit for Women Beneficiaries" scheme under the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides financial assistance to pregnant women registered as beneficiaries and wives of registered beneficiaries. The assistance can be availed up to two times.

Benefits:
- **Financial assistance of ₹6,000/- per pregnancy (up to two times).**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a registered women construction worker under the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers&#39; Welfare Board or the wife of a registered male worker. 
1. The applicant should be Pregnant.
1. Benefit is available for the first two live births.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Labour Commissioner. 
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Assistant Labour Commissioner to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the Applicant and Registered Worker.
Admission and Discharge Summary (issued by the Medical Officer of the Hospital where the baby was delivered).
Combined Certificate (issued from the Chairperson of the Village Health Committee and VCC for home delivery cases)
Birth Certificate of the Child.
Bank Account Passbook.
Any Other Documents if required.
Maternity Benefit Scheme - Telangana
State: Telangana
Ministry: null
Department: Labour, Employment Training and Factories Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Maternity Benefit Scheme" was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Department, Telangana. The scheme provides financial assistance to registered women workers, as well as the wives & daughters of registered workers to support them.

Benefits:
> ***Financial Assistance:*** 

- A total amount of ₹30,000/- per delivery is provided, limited to two deliveries.

> ***Payment Breakdown:***

- ₹10,000/- is paid during the 7th month of pregnancy to compensate for wage loss during the later stages of pregnancy.- ₹20,000/- is paid after the delivery.

Eligibility:
> **For construction workers themselves (Women only)**

1. The construction worker should be registered under the Telangana Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. 
1. The construction worker should be a woman.
1. The construction worker should have been registered for at least 12 months before the date of delivery.
1. The construction work can get this assistance only twice.

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> **For wife/daughters of construction workers**

1. The construction workers should be registered under the Telangana Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The construction worker can receive the scheme benefits twice for up to two daughters.
1. The construction worker should have been registered for at least 12 months before the date of delivery.
1. If both parents are registered workers, only one parent is eligible for the scheme amount.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:
Step 1: The interested applicant visits to the official website and click on "Downloads" for the application form. 
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned officer in the labour department. 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: 
Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of delivery.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph.
Registration Card under BOCW Act (Attested copy).
Renewal Challan Copy.
Delivery Certificate issued by the PHC/ Local area hospital or Medical Officer of the Pvt. Hospital (Attested copy).
Pre-home Delivery Certificate issued by the Panchayat Secretary in case of delivery in a Village.
Birth Certificate of the child.
Advance Stamped Receipt.
1st page of Bank pass book (Attested copy).
Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)
State: Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh has proposed and implemented the scheme “Maternity Benefit Scheme” for Registered Workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).

Benefits:
1. Cash assistance of ₹1,000/- during the period of maternity
1. Payable for up to two adult daughters of registered workers.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a woman.
1. The woman worker must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
1. The woman worker should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&amp;OCWWB).
1. The applicant&#39;s membership must be active at the time of application.

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**Note:** The woman worker is not to be entitled to the benefits in case of second marriage.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Registration Process:
Step 01: The applicant is to register herself as a labour/worker under the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
Step 02: The applicant can obtain the application form from the Registered Office of the District/Sub-Division, APB&OCWWB which can also be downloaded from the official website of the Department of Labour and Employment.
Step 03: The applicant must ensure that the filled information should be correct before submitting the application form to the concerned department.
Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant will be registered as a worker/labour under Board and an Identity Card to be issued to her.
Application Process:
Step 01: For taking benefit of this scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest registered office of the District/Sub-Division, APB&OCWWB along with all the relevant documents.
Step 02: Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned office.
Step 03: The applicant needs to fill the application form completely and attach all the relevant documents. Thereafter, the applicant may submit the application form to the concerned office.
Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.

Documents Required:
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
Xerox copy of the registration card
Medical Certificate
Bank Account number/ front page of the passbook
Complete application form
Passport-size photographs
Address proof
Maternity Benefit Scheme (APBOCWWB)
State: Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers have introduced the "Maternity Benefit Scheme" to registered construction workers. The scheme aims to support registered women workers, wives of registered male workers, & their daughters during maternity, reducing the financial strain.

Benefits:
- **Financial assistance for maternity: ₹20,000/-**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a registered women construction worker under the APBOCWWB, wives of registered male workers, and their daughters.
1. The applicant should be Pregnant.
1. Benefit is available for the first two live births.
1. The worker should have completed one year of registration with the board before applying.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the A.P. Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: The applicant must submit the claim within 6 months of childbirth.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the applicant and registered worker.
Medical Certificate indicating childbirth.
Birth Certificate of the Child.
Bank Account Passbook.
Any Other Documents if required.
Maternity Benefit to the Female Beneficiary
State: Manipur
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (MBOCWWB) provide "Maternity Benefit" to female workers registered under the Act. Financial assistance is provided in cases of miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy, up to two times.

Benefits:
- **Financial assistance of ₹6,000/- for miscarriage or medical termination.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a female construction worker. 
1. The worker should be registered under the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The applicant should have gone through a miscarriage or medical termination.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant visits the official website and downloads the application form. 
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labour Board Inspector
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Labour Board Inspector to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Certificate of Registration.
Payment Receipt of the Last Contribution.
Medical Certificate (along with relevant papers for the delivery, medical termination of pregnancy or miscarriage for the maternity benefit).
Aadhaar Card.
First Page of Bank Passbook.
Maternity Benefits Scheme (BBOCWWB)
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Building Construction Department
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Maternity Benefits Scheme" provides an amount equivalent to 90 days of the minimum wages set by the State Govt. for unskilled workers at the time of childbirth. The applicant should be a female construction worker who has completed one year of membership with the Board.

Benefits:
Financial assistance equivalent to 90 days of the minimum wages set by the State Government for unskilled workers.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be female.
- The applicant should be registered with the Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB).
- The applicant should have completed at least one year of membership with the Board.
- The membership must be active at the time of application.
- The benefits will be provided for the first two childbirths.

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and click "Apply for New Registration".
Step 4: On the next page, provide your details including your Aadhaar Number. Then click "Authenticate".
Step 5: An online form will appear. In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields. The fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Step 6: Click "Submit". Proceed to pay the application fee online.
Step 7: Upon successful payment, you will receive your construction worker registration number.
ApplicationStep 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on "Scheme Application" and select "Apply for Scheme".
Step 3: Enter your registration number and click "Show" to view your details.
Step 4: Select the scheme you intend to apply for, enter all mandatory information and upload the necessary documents in the specified format and size.
Step 6: Click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.
Application TrackingApplicants can track their application status online on the official website of the Board by providing their registration number.

Documents Required:
Identity Card of the Registered Worker
Bank Account Details
Birth Certificate
Proof of Membership
Proof of Age at the Time of Registration
Any Other Documents as Required
Maternity Financial Assistance (UKBOCWWB)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Labour
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial support to registered women construction workers during the maternity period. This assistance is admissible only for the birth of up to two children.

Benefits:
₹6,000/- per child (limited to a maximum of two children).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a woman construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. Financial assistance is admissible only for the birth of up to two children.

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Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
The online application is submitted through Shramik Suvidha Kendras. 
Along with the application form, the Shramik Card, ANC Card, a certificate issued by the medical officer regarding delivery, and a self-declaration stating that no assistance has been availed from any other department must be attached. 
The application must be submitted within one year from the date of delivery. This benefit is admissible only for the birth of up to two children. 
After submission, the department conducts verification, and if the application is found correct, the sanctioned amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the construction worker.

Documents Required:
Labour Card
ANC Card
Certificate issued by the medical officer regarding delivery
Self-declaration stating that no assistance has been availed from any other department
Maths Wizard & Spelling Genius - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to enhance the interest of Class 5 students in Mathematics and English by organizing competitions at the school, block, district, and state levels, and encouraging them through rewards.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, to enhance the interest of Class 5 students in Mathematics and English, the Government of India organized the “Maths Wizard” and “Spelling Genius” competitions at the school, block, district, and state levels under AWP-B for the year 2023-24, wherein participating students were encouraged through rewards.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a Class 5 student of a government school in Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The selection of beneficiaries for first, second, and third positions is done through school, block, district, and state-level competitions.

Documents Required:
Documents required as per the guidelines of the competitive examination.
Matrimonial Incentives
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

In this scheme, if a Person with Disability (PwD) gets married to a non-disabled person, then the couple is provided a marriage incentive of up to ₹ 50,000. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Benefits:
The eligible couple will get up to ₹ 50,000/- as financial assistance. The nature of financial assistance is as below –

1. Saving Certificate of ₹ 25,000/-.
1. ₹ 20,000/- in cash.
1. ₹ 4,500/- in the form of household utility.
1. ₹ 500/- to attend the marriage incentive program.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
1. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
1. The applicant should have been married to a non-disabled person.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
Disability Certificate.
Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc).
Proof of Marriage.
Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.