Paternity Benefit (HPBOCWWB)
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Paternity Benefit scheme is run by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department. It provides financial assistance to registered construction workers and their families upon the birth of a child. The scheme supports both the mother (through the worker's wife) and the father (the male worker) with cash benefits to help manage expenses related to childbirth.
What You Get
- ₹6,000 to the wife of a registered worker for each delivery (up to two deliveries maximum)
- ₹1,000 to the male registered worker upon the birth of each child
- Financial assistance provided to help meet childbirth-related expenses
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: Himachal Pradesh residents only
- Must be a registered worker with the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
- Worker must be employed in the building and construction sector
- Benefit is available for up to two deliveries/children per registered worker
- Child must be born to the registered worker or the worker's wife
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Registration Certificate from HPBOCWWB
- 2. Birth Certificate of Child
- 3. Aadhaar Card
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Marriage Certificate
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
- Himachal Pradesh
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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