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Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB): Maternity Assistance

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About this scheme

The "Maternity Assistance" under the Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB) is implemented by the Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Government of Mizoram to provide welfare benefits to eligible registered construction workers. The Board has been constituted under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, and a Welfare Fund has been established for eligible members. Eligible Indian citizens aged 18 to 60 years who has been engaged as a construction worker for at least 90 days in a year may apply for membership. Registered eligible female members may receive the maternity assistance of ₹10,000/- for up to 2 children born after attaining membership.

Benefits

  • Maternity Assistance for Female Members: Eligible female members receive ₹10,000/- for maternity assistance for up to 2 children born after attaining membership. - Benefit Claim Validity: The maternity assistance must be claimed within 6 months from the date of childbirth.

Who is Eligible

  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
  • The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
  • The applicant must have been engaged as a construction worker for at least 90 days in a year.
  • The applicant must be engaged as a contractor or employee in one of the covered categories of construction work.

Contractors or employees engaged in the following categories of work:

  1. Carpenter
  2. Mason
  3. Cement Mason
  4. Painter
  5. Helper (Construction Works)
  6. Electrician
  7. Wireman
  8. Fitter
  9. Welder
  10. Plumber
  11. Iron and Aluminium Worker
  12. Blacksmith
  13. Lumberjack
  14. Sand Extraction Worker
  15. Stone Quarry Worker
  16. Stone Breaker
  17. Road and Earthwork Labourer
  18. JCB/Dozer Operator
  19. Construction Machine Operator
  20. Construction Driver
  21. Brick Factory Worker

    Membership Fee:

  • A one-time Registration Fee of ₹25/- shall be payable at the time of enrolment.
  • A monthly subscription of ₹10/- is payable to maintain active membership. Alternatively, an advance payment of ₹120/- may be made to cover one year's subscription.
  • Members wishing to pay the Membership/Renewal Fee in advance may do so for a period of up to three (3) years.
  • Membership must be renewed within one (1) year from the date of expiry, in accordance with Section 17 of the BOCW (RE&CS) Act, 1996.

How to Apply

Offline

Step 1: Eligible registered members of the Welfare Board may apply for the respective welfare schemes by submitting the prescribed scheme-specific application form, duly filled in and accompanied by the requisite supporting documents, through the prescribed offline mode.
Step 2: The application forms and supporting documents shall be as specified by the Welfare Board for the respective scheme/benefit.


Documents Required

Documents Required for Membership:

  1. Photocopy of Voter Identity Card. (Where the Voter I.D. Card does not indicate the applicant's date of birth, a supporting document clearly indicating the year of birth must also be furnished.)
  2. Photocopy of Aadhaar Card (in accordance with Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020).
  3. Attested photocopy of the Family Ration Card.
  4. Attested photocopy of the Bank Passbook.
  5. Two (2) copies of passport-size photographs.
  6. Recommendation/Attestation from the Local Council/Village Council and the concerned Branch YMA/YLA/MTP.

Who Is Not Eligible

  • Workers who are already registered under any other State/Union Territory Welfare Board in India shall not be eligible for membership under this Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for membership under the scheme

The applicant must be an Indian citizen aged between 18 and 60 years and must have worked as a construction worker for at least 90 days in a year.

Which organisation implements the scheme?

The Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Government of Mizoram implements the scheme.

What is the purpose of the Welfare Fund?

The Welfare Fund has been established to provide welfare benefits to eligible members of the Mizoram Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Which construction workers can become members?

Workers engaged in specified occupations such as carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical work, plumbing, welding, road and earthwork, construction driving, and brick factory work can become members if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Can a worker registered with another Welfare Board become a member?

No. A worker who is already registered under any other State or Union Territory Welfare Board in India is not eligible for membership under this Board.

What is the registration fee for membership?

The applicant must pay a one-time registration fee of ₹25/- at the time of enrolment.

What is the monthly membership subscription?

The member must pay a monthly subscription of ₹10/- to maintain active membership.

Can the annual subscription be paid in advance?

Yes. The member may pay ₹120/- in advance to cover 1 year's subscription.

Can membership or renewal fees be paid for more than 1 year?

Yes. Members may pay the membership or renewal fee in advance for a period of up to 3 years.

When must membership be renewed?

The member must renew the membership within 1 year from the date of expiry, in accordance with Section 17 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996.

What maternity assistance is available to female members?

An eligible female member may receive ₹10,000/- as maternity assistance for up to 2 children born after attaining membership.

How many children are covered under the maternity assistance?

The maternity assistance is available for up to 2 children born after the female member attains membership.

When must the maternity assistance be claimed?

The eligible female member must claim the maternity assistance within 6 months from the date of childbirth.

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