About this social welfare scheme
The scheme offers maternity benefits to female employees registered as beneficiaries for one year during their maternity period. Additionally, male employees, registered for a year, with wives aged 19 or older and not beneficiaries, are also eligible for maternity benefits.
The scheme “Maternity Benefit” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, the female employees who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year shall receive financial assistance as maternity benefits during the period of maternity. Additionally, male employees who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, and whose wives are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries shall also be eligible for financial assistance as maternity benefits.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Maternity Benefit (ANBOCWWB) (MB(ANBOCWWB)) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour, Employment & Training Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Official portal | serviceonline.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Port Blair |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online / Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 💼Construction Worker, Unorganized Worker
- 💍Married
- 📝Online / Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The women employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, shall be given a sum of Rs. 20,000/- as maternity benefit during the period of maternity.
- Male employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, and whose wives are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries, shall also receive a sum of Rs. 10,000/- as maternity benefit.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- The beneficiary should be engaged in any building & other construction work.
- The beneficiary should be registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
- The women employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, shall be eligible for maternity benefits during the period of maternity.
- The male employees, who are registered beneficiaries for a period of one year, and whose wives are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries, shall be eligible for maternity benefits.
Papers to keep ready
Documents required for registration under A&N Islands Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:
- Passport size photograph
- Proof of age
- Identity proof
- Details of EPF, if any
- Proof of address
- 90 Days Work Duration Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Bank account details
- Any other document as required
Documents required for Maternity Benefit Scheme:
- Registration ID Card of Worker
- Identity proof of worker i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Latest Subscription Receipt
- Address proof
- Bank account details of worker/Copy of passbook
- Identity proof of wife (if applying for wife)
- Proof of age (if applying for wife)
- Proof of pregnancy/medical reports or certificate
- Any other document as required
Registration walkthrough
Online
Portal Registration Process:
Step 01: Visit online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and fill in all the mandatory details.
Step 03: Click on the ‘Submit’ button and validate your Email ID & Mobile Number using OTP received.
Step 04: After successful validation, the applicant will be registered.
Registration Process of Construction Workers under A&N Islands Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board:
Step 01: Applicant can login through their email ID that is used while registering
Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha
Step 03: Click on ‘Login’
Step 04: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’
Step 05: Now, search for the “Registration of Construction Workers in AN BOCWWB” and then click to proceed registration process.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 07: Preview the form and click on ‘Submit’.
Step 08: After successful registration, the applicant will receive a registration ID.
Application Process for Maternity Financial Benefit:
Step 01: Now, to avail the benefits of the scheme, the applicants can login through their email ID that is used while registering
Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha
Step 03: Click on ‘Login’
Step 04: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’
Step 05: Now, search for the ‘Maternity Financial Benefit’ and click on the scheme to proceed to fill out the application form.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 07: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.
Application Tracking:
Step 01: To track the application status, the applicant can visit the online Portal and login through their ‘User ID’ & ‘Password’.
Step 02: On the home page, click on “View Application Status’ and then click on ‘Track Application Status’.
Step 03: Enter the Application Reference Number and click on ‘Get Data’ to know the status of your application.
Offline
The applicant may submit the application form himself/herself or through the contractor to the concerned ANBOCWWB Office along with all the relevant documents.
- Application Form for Registration as a Beneficiary
- Application Form for Maternity Benefit
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for maternity benefits under this scheme?
Women employees who are registered beneficiaries for a year and engaged in building & construction work, as well as male employees meeting specific criteria outlined by the scheme, are eligible.
What are the benefits provided under the Scheme?
Women employees receive Rs. 20,000/- as maternity benefit, while eligible male employees receive Rs. 10,000/-.
What are the eligibility criteria for female beneficiaries?
Female beneficiaries should be residents of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, engaged in building & construction work, registered under ANBOCWWB, and have an active membership for at least one year.
What are the eligibility criteria for male beneficiaries?
Male beneficiaries should fulfill the same criteria as female beneficiaries and additionally have wives who are 19 years or older and not registered beneficiaries.
How long should a beneficiary be registered to avail of maternity benefits?
Beneficiaries must be registered with ANBOCWWB for at least one year.
Can a beneficiary avail maternity benefits without being registered under ANBOCWWB?
No.
How to apply under the scheme?
The eligible worker may apply online through the Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website labour.and.nic.in
- Application Portal serviceonline.gov.in
- Application Form For Registration As A Beneficiary labour.and.nic.in (PDF)
- Application Form For Maternity Benefit labour.and.nic.in (PDF)
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