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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Maternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB)

The "Maternity Benefit" scheme by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to registered female beneficiaries at the time of delivery or upon the birth of a child.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Himachal Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

₹25,000/- to registered female worker at the time of delivery or upon the birth of a child.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh; The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker..; The applicant should be aged between 18 and 60 years.; The worker should have completed at least 90 days of building and other construction work in the last 12 months.; The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.; The beneficiary should be a woman.; The woman should be registered as a worker with the "Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".; The woman should be pregnant.; The worker's membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.; The worker should have at least two months of subscription with the Board.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the Maternity Benefit scheme by HPBOCWWB?

The Maternity Benefit scheme provides [?]25,000 annually as financial assistance to registered female construction workers in Himachal Pradesh during childbirth or pregnancy.

Who is eligible for the Maternity Benefit?

Only female construction workers registered with the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are eligible.

How much financial support will a woman receive under this scheme?

A woman will receive [?]25,000 as financial assistance during childbirth or pregnancy under the Maternity Benefit scheme.

What is the age requirement for the applicant?

The applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 60 years.

How long should a worker have worked to apply for the Maternity Benefit?

The worker should have completed at least 90 days of building or construction work in the last 12 months.

Do I need to be a resident of Himachal Pradesh to apply?

Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.

How can I register as a construction worker?

To register, the applicant must meet the criteria of being a building/construction worker in Himachal Pradesh and apply through the HPBOCWWB.

Can the registration be renewed?

Yes, the worker's registration is required to be renewed annually to remain eligible for the benefits.

Can I apply for the Maternity Benefit if I’m not pregnant yet?

No, the beneficiary must be pregnant to apply for the Maternity Benefit scheme.

How many months of subscription are required to apply?

The female worker must have at least two months of active membership with the HPBOCWWB.

Do I need to have an active membership with the HPBOCWWB to apply?

Yes, the worker's membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.