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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Paternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB)

The "Paternity Benefit" scheme by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides ₹6,000/- per delivery to the wife of a registered worker (for up to two deliveries) and ₹1,000/- to the male worker upon the birth of a child.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Himachal Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The scheme gives ₹6,000 to the wife of a registered worker for up to two deliveries. | - The male worker receives ₹1,000 as paternity assistance.

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 have been renewed annually.; The beneficiary must be a Building and Other Construction Worker.; The worker should be registered with the "Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".; The worker's membership with the Welfare Board must be active.; The wife of the worker should have delivered a baby.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Is the assistance provided in a lump sum or in installments?

The assistance is provided in a lump sum.

When is the paternity benefit provided?

The [?]1,000 is provided upon the birth of a child to the male worker.

What is the Paternity Benefit scheme?

It provides financial assistance to registered construction workers in Himachal Pradesh during childbirth.

Who is eligible for the scheme?

Registered workers under the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are eligible.

How much financial assistance is provided to the wife of a registered worker?

[?]6,000 per delivery, with a limit of two deliveries.

Is there any benefit for the male worker?

Yes, the male worker receives [?]1,000 as paternity assistance.

How many deliveries can the wife receive financial assistance for?

The scheme offers assistance for up to two deliveries.

Is the paternity benefit only for male workers?

No, it includes benefits for both male and female workers.

How can a worker apply for this benefit?

The worker must apply through the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Is the scheme available to workers who are not registered?

No, only registered workers are eligible.

Can the assistance be received for more than two deliveries?

No, the limit is two deliveries.