Arunachal Pradesh
Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)
Main benefit
Cash assistance of ₹1000/- during the period of maternity
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Construction worker
- For: Female
- Pregnant or breastfeeding mother
About
The scheme "Maternity Benefit Scheme” was launched by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for Registered Workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB). The state government has proposed and implemented this scheme through the APB&OCWWB to its women workers who have registered their names in the Labour Welfare Board.
Objective: • To mitigate suffering in the course of delivery and to supplement well upbringing of the infant.
Benefits
- Cash assistance of ₹1000/- during the period of maternity
- Payable for up to two adult daughters of registered workers.
Who can apply
- 1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- 2. The applicant should be a woman.
- 3. The woman worker must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
- 4. The woman worker should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
- 5. The applicant's membership must be active at the time of application.
- Note: The woman worker is not to be entitled to the benefits in case of second marriage.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Offline
Registration Process:
- 1
The applicant is to register herself as a labour/worker under the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
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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.
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The applicant must ensure that the filled information should be correct before submitting the application form to the concerned department.
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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:
- 5
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.
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Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned office.
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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.
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After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.
Common questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to mitigate the suffering of women in the course of delivery and to supplement well upbringing of the infant.
Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board What is the benefit of this scheme?
Cash assistance of ₹1000/- during the period of maternity will be paid to the registered women worker under Board.
Who is eligible under this scheme?
The women workers employed in the Building and Other Construction works who are registered under APB&OCWWB are eligible to take benefit of the scheme.
Is it mandatory to register under Board as a labour/worker?
Yes, the labour/worker must be registered under the Board to take benefits of the scheme.
Can I also apply for the scheme if my membership has expired?
No, membership must be active at the time of application.
Am I eligible for the scheme after my second marriage?
No, after the second marriage, the woman worker is not to be entitled to the benefit under this scheme.
How can I register myself under the Board?
The applicant needs to visit the nearest Registered Office of the District/Sub-Division, APB&OCWWB for registration under Board.
Can I also get the application form online for registration?
Yes, an Offline Mode of application form to register as a labour/worker under the Board can also be downloaded from the official website of the Labour Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment.