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Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The "Maternity Benefit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the female construction workers and spouse of the male workers to support childbirth-related expenses maximum for two living children.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Maternity Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Punjab
States and UTsPunjab
Areas
Scheme forFamilies
TagsLabour, Building Worker, Construction Worker, Women, Maternity Benefit, Pregnancy

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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