The Maternity Benefit Scheme (GBOCWWB) in Goa offers ₹2,000 financial assistance to registered building and construction workers, providing support during maternity. The benefits, available for up to two pregnancies, aim to ease the financial burden during maternity for workers registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. To apply, eligible workers must submit the prescribed application form, along with required documents like a medical certificate and worker registration card. The application process is offline and managed by the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa.
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Benefits
- The Registered Workers will get Financial Assistance: ₹2,000 per pregnancy.
- Also, They will get benefits are provided for up to two pregnancies.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a worker registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant must be 18 to 60 years of age.
- The worker must have completed ninety days of service as a registered worker within the year.
- The benefits are available for up to two pregnancies.
Application Process
Offline Process:
- Fistl of all the applicant should either:
- Print the prescribed or download the application form from the official website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
- Or, you can visit the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment (which address is 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa) to obtain a hard copy of the application form.
- After that read the form carefully and Fill in all the mandatory fields on the application form. Attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and include self-attested copies of all mandatory documents.
- Now after completing all formalities, Submit the completed application form and documents to the Office of the Commissioner, Labour & Employment.
- Finally you can Request a receipt for your application submission. This receipt should contain important details such as date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Worker Registration Card/Number.
- Receipt of Payment of First and Last Subscription with the Board.
- Challans or Copy of Pass Book.
- Medical Certificate (Original) for maternity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who oversees the operations of the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board?
The Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa, oversees the operations.
How can one apply for registration of establishments employing building workers in Goa?
Establishments must submit applications for registration through the official channels with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Under Goa’s Building and Other Construction Workers Act, what age-related qualifying requirements apply for registration?
To register under the Act, the worker has to be between eighteen and sixty years old.
Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa, what is the qualifying requirement regarding the service duration for registration?
Workers should have completed ninety days of service as registered workers within the year.
Can a worker who is also a member of some other fund register under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
Yes, a worker who is a member of another fund can still register under the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Act.
How long is the validity of the registration certificate issued under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
The validity is determined according to the specific guidelines of the Board.
Who are the registering officers responsible for processing applications under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act in Goa?
The Labour Department officials are responsible for processing the applications.
What subjects/topics are not considered as grievances by the Public Grievance department in Goa?
Specific non-grievance topics are mentioned in the guidelines and often exclude general inquiries or matters that do not relate to public services.
Who serves as the First Appellate Authority for matters related to the Labour Department in Goa?
The Labour Commissioner serves as the First Appellate Authority for matters under the Labour Department.
What is the fee structure for registration of establishments employing building workers in Goa? The fee structure is determined by the Board and is subject to official rates.