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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Maternity Benefit Scheme (APBOCWWB)

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers have introduced the "Maternity Benefit Scheme" to registered construction workers. The scheme aims to support registered women workers, wives of registered male workers, & their daughters during maternity, reducing the financial strain.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Andhra Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial assistance for maternity: ₹20,000/-

Who can apply

The applicant should be a registered women construction worker under the APBOCWWB, wives of registered male workers, and their daughters.; The applicant should be Pregnant.; Benefit is available for the first two live births.; The worker should have completed one year of registration with the board before applying.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the Andhra Pradesh Maternity Benefit Scheme for Construction Workers?

The scheme provides [?]20,000 as financial assistance to support maternity expenses for registered construction workers and their families.

Who can apply for this scheme?

Registered women construction workers, wives of registered male workers, and their daughters are eligible.

What is the amount of financial assistance provided?

The scheme provides [?]20,000 as a maternity benefit.

Is there an eligibility requirement for registration?

Yes, the applicant or her husband must have been a registered construction worker with the welfare board for at least one year.

How many births are covered under the scheme?

The benefit is applicable for the first two live births.

How can I apply for the scheme?

Applications can be submitted online through the official web portal or offline at the nearest Labour Department office.

Is there a deadline for applying after childbirth?

Yes, applications must be submitted within 6 months of childbirth.

How is the maternity benefit amount disbursed?

The amount is directly credited to the beneficiary's bank account after successful document verification.

Where can I check the status of my application?

You can check the status on the official web portal of the Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Who is responsible for verifying the documents?

The Labour Department officials or an authorized officer will verify the submitted documents before disbursing the benefit.