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Paternity Benefit Scheme (BBOCWWB)

The "Paternity Benefit Scheme" by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar, provides ₹6,000/- per childbirth to the male workers, provided that their wife is not registered with the Board.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Paternity Benefit Scheme (BBOCWWB)
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Bihar
States and UTsBihar
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsConstruction, Building, Labour, Financial Assistance, Worker, Father

Before you apply

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