Details
The “Maternity Benefit” scheme by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board .under this scheme, registered female beneficiaries (women who are officially enrolled in the scheme) will receive ₹25,000/- annually as financial support when they give birth or during the delivery of a child. The purpose of the scheme is to provide maternity financial assistance to construction workers in Himachal Pradesh.

Benefits
₹25,000/- to registered female worker at the time of delivery or upon the birth of a child.

Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh
The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker..
The applicant should be aged between 18 and 60 years.
The worker should have completed at least 90 days of building and other construction work in the last 12 months.
The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.

For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
The beneficiary should be a woman.
The woman should be registered as a worker with the “Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board”.
The woman should be pregnant.
The worker’s membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.
The worker should have at least two months of subscription with the Board.

Application Process
LINK- https://bocw.hp.nic.in/PublicPages/ApplyForSchemes.aspx
Offline
Online

The Registration Process for Building and Other Construction Workers is as follows:

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office (during office hours) and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with a wage slip or appointment letter from the employer, verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (such as a councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted to verify employment.
Step 4: After submitting the documents and payment, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming their registration.

NOTE 1: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
NOTE 2: After three years, the worker must visit the office to pay a renewal fee and submit proof of 90 days of work each year to maintain eligibility for benefits.
NOTE 3: A one-time registration fee must be paid at the office, and it will be valid for three years.

Documents Required
Documents Required for Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
Passport-size Photograph
Skill-upgradation Training Certificate
Proof of Residence (e.g., Utility bill, Voter ID, etc.)
Ration Card (optional)
Bank Account Details (e.g., Copy of Bank Passbook)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Undertaking/Declaration
Age Certificate (any of the following):
Registrar of Birth Certificate
Certificate issued by District Medical Board (if both of the above are unavailable)
Employment Certificate
Signature
Any other documents as required
Documents Required for Application of a Welfare Scheme:
Identity Card of the Member
Medical Certificate (if applicable)
Any Other Document as Required