The Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MahaBOCW) implements various Welfare Schemes to provide social security, health, and educational assistance to registered construction workers in the state.
Eligibility for Registration as a Construction Worker
To avail the benefits of these schemes, a worker must register with the Board by fulfilling the following conditions:
- Age: The worker’s age must be between 18 and 60 years.
- Residency: The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra.
- Work Period: The applicant must have worked for a minimum of 90 days in construction work in the last 12 months prior to the date of application.
- Registration: The worker must be registered with the Board.
Key Welfare Schemes and Benefits for Registered Construction Workers
Registered construction workers receive the following major benefits from the Board:
1. Financial and Social Security
- Natural Death: Financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- (Two Lakh Rupees) to the legal heir upon the natural death of the worker.
- Accidental Death: Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- (Five Lakh Rupees) in case of accidental death.
- Treatment for Serious Illnesses: Health facilities under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.
- Pension: Pension scheme upon completion of 60 years of age.
- Home Loan Assistance: Financial assistance of up to ₹2 Lakh or reimbursement of interest amount on a bank home loan up to ₹6 Lakh for home construction or purchase (as per scheme conditions).
2. Educational Assistance (Applicable for the first two children, subject to eligibility)
- School Fees: Annual assistance of ₹2,500/- for classes 1 to 7, and ₹5,000/- for classes 8 to 10.
- Higher Education: Significant financial aid for classes 11 to 12 (₹10,000/- annually) and for degree/engineering courses.
- Special Award: A special reward of ₹10,000/- for securing 50% or more marks in the 10th or 12th standard.
3. Health and Lifestyle Improvement
- Maternity Benefit: Financial assistance for delivery expenses for female workers.
- Household Items Kit: Distribution of a free kit of household essential items (e.g., utensil set, tool kit, safety kit) to registered workers.
- Assistance for Tool Purchase: Financial assistance of up to ₹5,000/- for purchasing necessary construction tools.
Registration Process
Construction workers must visit the official website of the Board (MahaBOCW Official Website) to complete the online registration with necessary documents (Aadhaar card, Bank Passbook, 90-day work certificate, etc.) and ensure the registration is renewed annually.
