Chandigarh
Maternity Benefit (CBOCWWB)
Main benefit
Financial assistance of ₹5100/- shall be given to the spouse of the registered beneficiary woman employee after the delivery of the child.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Construction worker
- For: Female
- Pregnant or breastfeeding mother
About
The scheme "Maternity Benefit” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be given to the spouse of the registered beneficiary woman employee after the delivery of the child.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹5100/- shall be given to the spouse of the registered beneficiary woman employee after the delivery of the child.
Who can apply
- The beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965, and her contribution towards the labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
- Financial assistance shall be given to the spouse of the registered beneficiary woman employee after the delivery of the child.
- The financial assistance will be given on the production of the birth certificate issued by the competent authority.
- The applicant should apply for maternity benefits within three months from the date of delivery.
- The beneficiary should have been a registered member of the Board for at least six months prior to the birth of the child.
- The benefit under this scheme shall be given for the birth of two children only.
- The financial assistance for maternity benefits shall not be given to those beneficiaries who are covered under ESIC.
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How to apply
Online
Registration Process under Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:
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Applicants need to visit the official website of the Labour Department Chandigarh: http://labour.chd.gov.in/
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On the home page, click on 'Click Here for Registration' and a registration page will open. Fill in all the mandatory details and click on the 'Submit' button.
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After submitting the details, an OTP is sent to the registered email-id and mobile number, enter the OTP and then submit. Note down your 'User ID' and 'Password' for future correspondence.
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After registering yourself successfully, visit on Login page and click on 'Login'. Fill up the Login ID & Password and click on 'Login'.
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After the login, click on 'Apply for Services' and click on (view all available services). In the search box type (BOCW) and click on (BOCW Application for Registration as a New Member /Renewal).
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Download the CBOCW form and fill up the requisite information and upload this form on the next step.
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Fill up the details for 'New Member' and click on the 'Submit' button. After submitting, click on 'Attach Annexure' and attach all mandatory annexures and save the annexure.
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After saving the annexure, click on 'Make Payment' and complete the payment process.
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Now, click on 'proceed' and an acknowledgement receipt will be generated by the system. Note 01: Attach a clear picture on both sides of the Aadhaar Card. Note 02: Attach a clear picture of the Bank Passbook. Note 03: Attach a clear picture of all the pages which have been filled on the BOCW Copy issued by the Board. (User Manual)Application Process to apply under the scheme:
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Applicants need to visit the official website of Labour Department Chandigarh: http://labour.chd.gov.in/
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On the home page, select the scheme 'MATERNITY BENEFIT' under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board.
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Read details of the scheme and on the bottom of the page, click on 'Click here to Apply/Register'. (The applicant may also read the user manual by clicking on the 'Click here for User Manual'.)
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If the applicant not register, click on 'register yourself'. A 'Service Plus' window/page will open and fill in all the details to register.
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Now, to apply for the scheme, click on 'Apply for Service' and use 'Service Plus' credentials to Login i.e. 'User ID' & 'Password'.
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After successful Login, the applicant will be redirected automatically to the online application page by clicking on the 'Apply for Service' tab.
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In the application form, fill in Applicant's Personal Details, select the scheme (Maternity Benefit) & Work Place Details. After furnishing all the mandatory details click on 'Self-Declaration' and fill in additional details.
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Enter the verification code/Captcha and click on the 'Submit' button.
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Preview all the filled details and click on 'Attach Annexure'.
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Upload all the mandatory documents and click on 'Save Annexure'.
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After verifying all the details, click on the 'Submit' button.
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Take a printout of the generated 'Acknowledgement Receipt' for future reference.
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To track the application status, the applicant can visit the official website of the Labour Department and login through their 'User ID' & 'Password'.
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Click on 'Track Application Status' and fill in all the details. Now click on 'Get Data' to know the status of your application.
Common questions
What is the Maternity Benefit Scheme?
The Maternity Benefit Scheme is an initiative by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. It provides financial assistance to the spouse of a registered beneficiary woman employee after the delivery of a child.
What are the benefits offered under this scheme?
Financial assistance of ₹5100/- shall be provided to the spouse of the registered beneficiary woman employee after the delivery of the child.
Who is eligible to avail the Maternity Benefit under this scheme?
To be eligible for the Maternity Benefit, the beneficiary must be actively working in an establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. Additionally, their regular contributions towards the labour welfare fund should be received by the Board.
When is financial assistance provided under this scheme?
Financial assistance is granted to the spouse of a registered beneficiary woman employee after the delivery of a child.
Is there a time limit for applying for maternity benefit?
Yes, applicants should apply for maternity benefit within three months from the date of delivery to be eligible for the financial assistance.
How long should a beneficiary be a registered member to qualify for maternity benefit?
The beneficiary should have been a registered member of the Board for a minimum of six months prior to the birth of the child to qualify for maternity benefit.
Can a beneficiary receive maternity benefits for more than two children?
No, the benefit under this scheme is applicable for the birth of two children only.
Are there any exclusions for receiving financial assistance?
Financial assistance for maternity benefits will not be provided to beneficiaries covered under the ESIC.
How to apply under the scheme?
To apply under the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of Labour Department Chandigarh and on the home page, select the scheme 'MATERNITY BENEFIT' under the Grant of Welfare Schemes to the workers of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board: http://labour.chd.gov.in/
Official links
labour.chd.gov.in/StepSimilar schemes
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