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Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker

The "Maternity Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides maternity benefits in the form of financial assistance to the eligible registered women members of the board.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Sikkim

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- ₹10,000/- is provided to the registered women members. | Note: The benefit shall not be allowed more than twice.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.; The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.; The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.; The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.; Registered women member Under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.; Women should be pregnant.; The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefits only for their first 2 children.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

How many times can I resume my membership after defaulting?

Membership resumption after defaulting is allowed a maximum of two times, with the permission of the Secretary or an authorized officer and after paying the arrears.

Who is eligible for the maternity benefit?

Female employees who have been registered beneficiaries for a period of one year are eligible for the maternity benefit.

What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the Act?

The building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.

Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?

The Beneficiary Registering Officer is responsible for registering the worker as a beneficiary under the Act.

What is required for a worker to be registered as a beneficiary?

The worker must comply with all the requirements as laid down in the rules. Upon compliance, the Beneficiary Registering Officer will register the worker and issue an identity card with the worker's photograph affixed on it.

What form is used for the identity card issued to registered workers?

The identity card is issued in Form XXVIII, which is annexed to these rules.

Is there a record of issued identity cards?

Yes, the Beneficiary Registering Officer maintains a register of the issued identity cards in Form XXIX.

Can a worker appeal a decision made by the Beneficiary Registering Officer?

Yes, any person may file an appeal to the Board within 30 days against the decision made by the Beneficiary Registering Officer. The decision of the Board is final.

How is the record of registered beneficiaries maintained?

The Beneficiary Registering Officer maintains a district-wise register of workers registered as beneficiaries in Form XXX.

What is the procedure for filing a nomination?

The building worker must file a nomination in Form XXXI. The nomination will be revised to include the name of the spouse upon acquiring a family or if there is any legal change in the status of the family.

What is required in the application for a building worker engagement certification?

The application must include the employer's certificate confirming the engagement as a building worker.

Is there a fee associated with the application for building worker engagement certification?

Yes, the application must be accompanied by documents showing payment of a registration fee of [?]20/-.

What is the contribution amount for the fund?

A beneficiary of the fund shall contribute [?]20/- per month.

How often should the contribution be remitted?

The contribution should be remitted once every 3 months.

Where should the contribution be remitted?

The contribution should be remitted in any of the banks specified by the board in the district where the member resides.

What happens if I default on my contribution payments?

If a beneficiary commits a default in the payment of contribution continuously for a period of one year, they shall cease to be a beneficiary of the fund.

Can I resume my membership if I have defaulted on my contributions?

Yes, membership may be resumed with the permission of the Secretary of the board or any officer authorized by him. This can be done by paying the arrears of contribution, but such resumption shall not be allowed more than twice.

What is the procedure to apply for the maternity benefit?

Eligible female employees must submit an application in Form XLI along with the required documents within the specified time frame as determined by the Board.

How many times can a female beneficiary avail the maternity benefit?

The maternity benefit can be availed a maximum of two times by a female beneficiary.

Where can I obtain Form XLI for the application?

Form XLI can be obtained from the Board's office or their official website: https://labour.sikkim.gov.in/Uploads/Bocw/8F1D404A-3EC3-4DA9-A4D6-75880B26D191.pdf