Maternity Benefit (CBOCWWB) is a welfare scheme for registered construction workers in Chandigarh that offers financial support of ₹5,100 to the spouse of a beneficiary woman employee after the birth of a child. The scheme is open for applications through the official Labour Department portal of Chandigarh.
This support is meant to promote maternal and infant well-being and to ease the money burden that families face when a new member arrives.
Maternity Benefit (CBOCWWB) - Introduction
Maternity Benefit (CBOCWWB) acts as a helping hand for construction workers, making sure that families get dedicated support when a new member joins them. The scheme is managed by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB) under the Labour Department of Chandigarh.
Its main aim is to give financial support to the spouse of a registered woman employee after she delivers a child. By reducing the money burden during this period, the scheme helps families focus on health and recovery.
Key Information
| Key Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Maternity Benefit (CBOCWWB) |
| Beneficiary State | Chandigarh |
| Financial Benefit | ₹5,100 |
| Nodal Department | Labour Department |
| Implementing Agency | Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
Benefits
Eligible families receive financial support of ₹5,100. This amount is given to the spouse of the registered woman employee after the successful delivery of her child, helping cover post-natal expenses.
Eligibility
To receive these benefits, the applicant should meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a woman employee working in an establishment registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965.
- The Board should have received regular labour welfare fund contributions for the applicant.
- The applicant should have been a registered member of the Board for a minimum of six months before the date of birth.
- The application should be submitted within three months from the date of delivery.
- This support is available for the first two children only.
- The applicant should not be covered under ESIC to be eligible for this financial support.
- A valid birth certificate issued by a competent authority is required.
Application Process
The applicant should follow these steps to manage the application for Maternity Benefit (CBOCWWB) through the official Labour Department website:
STEP 1 - Register on the portal as a new user by clicking the registration link to generate unique credentials.
STEP 2 - Login using the registered User ID and Password.
STEP 3 - Select the Maternity Benefit scheme under the Grant of Welfare Schemes section.
STEP 4 - Fill in personal details, workplace information, and complete the self-declaration form.
STEP 5 - Upload the required annexures and supporting documents.
STEP 6 - Submit the application and save the generated Acknowledgement Receipt for tracking the application status later.
Documents
The applicant should have clear digital copies of the following documents ready for the application:
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Valid Aadhaar Card of the registered worker.
- Birth Certificate of the child issued by a competent authority.
- BOCW registration card.
- Bank passbook showing account details.
- Copy of the salary slip.
References
FAQ's
What is Maternity Benefit (CBOCWWB)?
It is a welfare scheme by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board that provides financial support of ₹5,100 to the spouses of registered woman employees upon the birth of a child.
How much financial support will I receive?
The scheme provides a benefit of ₹5,100.
What is the eligibility for new members?
The applicant must be registered as a member with the Board for at least six months before the child's birth.
Can I apply if I am covered under ESIC?
No, this scheme is specifically for those who are not covered under ESIC.
How many children are covered under this scheme?
This financial support is applicable for the birth of up to two children only.
How do I track my application?
The applicant can track the status by logging into the official Labour Department portal with credentials and clicking the Track Application Status link.