About this women and child scheme
Under the scheme, financial assistance in the form of maternity benefits shall be provided to women construction workers registered under the Board during their maternity period.
The “Maternity Benefit” is a social security scheme, implemented by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya. Under the scheme, financial assistance in the form of maternity benefits shall be provided to women construction workers registered under the Board during their maternity period.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Maternity Benefit (MBOCWWB) (MB(MBOCWWB)) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour and Employment Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Women and Child |
| Level / State | State · Meghalaya |
| Official portal | megbocwwb.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board |
|---|---|
| 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
- 🎂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 registered women construction workers shall receive financial assistance of Rs. 1,000/- as maternity benefits during their maternity period.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a woman engaged in building or other construction works.
- The applicant should be registered under the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have an active membership of the Board.
- Women workers are eligible to avail of maternity benefits during their maternity period.
- This benefit shall not be allowed for more than twice.
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Enclosures required for New Registration under MBOCWWB:
Enclosures required for Maternity Benefits:
Registration walkthrough
Online
Online Worker Registration Process (Portal):
Step 01: The applicants may visit the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Step 02: The applicant can register by creating a new account, on the home page click on the ‘Worker’ button and enter all the mandatory information.
Step 03: After filling in all the details, click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicant will see the message “Registered Successfully”.
Application Process for New Registration under the MBOCWWB:
Step 01: Visit the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Step 02: Enter your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password, and Enter Security Code. Click on Login.
Step 03: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for New Registration’ from the menu.
Step 04: Fill in all the required details in the Registration Form i.e. Personal Details, Service/Work Details, Bank Details, and Demographic Details, etc.
Step 05: Click on Submit.
Step 06: After successful registration, you will be directed to another page to manage all the Family & Nominee Details. Click on ‘Add New’ to add Family members and Nominee Details.
Step 07: After adding all the Family & Nominee Details, click on Proceed.
Step 08: Now upload all the required enclosures i.e. Photograph, ID Proof, Employer Certificate/Self Certification, and Bank Passbook of the Worker.
Step 09: Click on the 'Complete' Button to complete the registration process.
Step 10: Once your application has been processed and verified by Block/District LDA, Block/District Labour Inspector, and approved District Labour Commissioner (DLC), a Registration Certificate will be generated.
Application Process for Maternity Benefit:
Step 01: Visit the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Step 02: Enter your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password, and Enter Security Code. Click on Login.
Step 03: After successful login, click on the “Maternity Benefit” scheme from the Dashboard.
Step 04: Fill in all the required information and necessary enclosures.
Step 05: Click Submit to apply for benefits.
Application Process to Track/Update:
Step 01: Visit the online Portal: https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Step 02: Enter your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password, and Enter Security Code. Click on Login.
Step 03: From the menu, click on ‘Track Application Status’.
Step 04: Click on ‘View Details’ to view your application.
Step 05: Click on ‘Application History’ to view the application history.
Step 06: Click on ‘Update’ to update your application.
Note: Once your application is under process or processed, you cannot update it.
(Worker’s User Manual)
Offline
Step 01: The complete application along with the required documents is required to be submitted before the Registering Officer of the area.
Step 02: The Registering Officer, after satisfying himself/herself with all the details, may register the worker as a beneficiary under the Act and issue an identity card affixing the photograph of the worker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits provided under this scheme?
Registered women construction workers are entitled to receive Rs. 1,000/- as maternity benefits during their maternity period.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Registered women construction workers are eligible to apply during their maternity period.
Is there a limit to how many times a woman can receive maternity benefits?
Yes, each eligible woman can avail of the maternity benefit scheme not more than twice.
Is there any documentation required for availing maternity benefits?
Documentation requirements may include proof of residency, engagement in construction works, registration with the Board, and active membership details.
Can women workers receive maternity benefits if they are not registered with the Board?
No, only women workers registered under the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are eligible for maternity benefits.
How can the application be submitted?
Applications can be made online at http://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services
Can the application be tracked?
Yes, applications can be tracked from the Dashboard after logging into http://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website megbocwwb.gov.in
- Scheme Details megbocwwb.gov.in
- Registration Form megbocwwb.gov.in (PDF)
- Application Form For Maternity Benefit megbocwwb.gov.in (PDF)
- Nomination Form megbocwwb.gov.in (PDF)
- Family Members Form megbocwwb.gov.in (PDF)
- SDO Certificate megbocwwb.gov.in (PDF)
- Employer Certificate megbocwwb.gov.in (PDF)
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