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Health & Wellness; Women and Child

Maternity Benefit/Delivery Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The "Maternity Benefit/Delivery Assistance'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to registered women construction workers for the birth of upto two (2) children.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Karnataka

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial Assistance: ₹50,000/- for each of the first two (2) deliveries.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).; The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.; The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.; The applicant should be a registered woman construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.; The applicant should be pregnant.; Assistance is only for the first two (2) deliveries.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Who can apply for the welfare scheme?

Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.

Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka?

Any construction worker whose age is minimum 18 years of age and has worked in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.

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

Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.

What are the mandatory documents for the registration?

The documents required for registration are: Employment Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)), Aadhar Card (Self-Attested), Ration Card(non-mandatory), Age Proof (one of them Example: Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card).

How often must a construction worker renew their registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?

A construction worker must renew their registration every 3 years.

What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period?

If a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period, they are granted a 1-year grace period to complete the renewal.

What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration during the grace period?

If the worker fails to renew their registration during the 1-year grace period, their registration will become invalid.

Is there any application fee required for the registration under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?

No, as per the guidelines, there is no fee required for the registration.

How to enroll as a beneficiary under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?

Applicants can visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) to enroll themselves as a beneficiary under the board: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login

Who is eligible for the “Maternity Benefit/Delivery Assistance” scheme?

Registered woman construction workers who have given birth are eligible for this scheme.

How much financial assistance shall be provided under this scheme?

Under this scheme, [?]50,000/- is provided for each of the first two deliveries.

Is the scheme applicable for more than two children?

No, the scheme is only applicable for the first two children.

Is the assistance available if there are already two living children?

No, the assistance is not available if there are already two living children.

What is required to claim assistance for the second delivery?

To claim assistance for the second delivery, an affidavit stating that the claim is for the second delivery must be submitted, along with other documents.

How to apply for the assistance under this scheme?

Applicants should visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) to avail the assistance under this scheme: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login