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Health & Wellness; Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)

The Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh has proposed and implemented the scheme “Maternity Benefit Scheme” for Registered Workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).

Authority

State

Region

Arunachal Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Cash assistance of ₹1,000/- during the period of maternity | - Payable for up to two adult daughters of registered workers.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.; The applicant should be a woman.; The woman worker must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.; The woman worker should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).; The applicant's membership must be active at the time of application.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of this scheme is to mitigate the suffering of women in the course of delivery and to supplement well upbringing of the infant.

By which department was this scheme launched?

Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?

Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

What is the benefit of this scheme?

Cash assistance of [?]1000/- during the period of maternity will be paid to the registered women worker under Board.

Who is eligible under this scheme?

The women workers employed in the Building and Other Construction works who are registered under APB&OCWWB are eligible to take benefit of the scheme.

Is it mandatory to register under Board as a labour/worker?

Yes, the labour/worker must be registered under the Board to take benefits of the scheme.

Can I also apply for the scheme if my membership has expired?

No, membership must be active at the time of application.

Am I eligible for the scheme after my second marriage?

No, after the second marriage, the woman worker is not to be entitled to the benefit under this scheme.

How can I register myself under the Board?

The applicant needs to visit the nearest Registered Office of the District/Sub-Division, APB&OCWWB for registration under Board.

Can I also get the application form online for registration?

Yes, an Offline Mode of application form to register as a labour/worker under the Board can also be downloaded from the official website of the Labour Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment.