Maternity Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Maternity Assistance Scheme is a welfare program run by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It provides financial assistance to women workers in the construction sector who are registered beneficiaries of the welfare fund. The scheme aims to support pregnant women and mothers by providing maternity benefits during their pregnancy and childbirth period.
What You Get
- ₹5,000 maternity benefit for eligible women workers
- Financial assistance to help with pregnancy and childbirth expenses
- Direct benefit transfer (DBT) to registered beneficiaries
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be a woman worker in the construction sector
- Must be a registered beneficiary of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
- Must be employed or engaged in construction-related work
- Must reside in Puducherry (Union Territory)
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Registration Certificate from PBOCWWB
- 3. Bank Passbook or Account Details
- 4. Maternity Certificate from Doctor
- 5. Employment Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Women & Child
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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