Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

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

> 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.

> 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.

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.

The “Maternity Benefit” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance in the form of 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 Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. <br>