Who is eligible to apply for MAHABOCW schemes?

Construction workers aged 18-60 years who have worked for 90 days in the past year are eligible

What financial assistance is available for critical illness?

Workers can receive up to ₹1 lakh for critical illness treatment.

How can workers register for MAHABOCW schemes?

Registration is done online via the official MAHABOCW portal.

What documents are required for registration?

Identity proof, age proof, and a 90-day employment certificate are needed.

What is the maximum education aid provided?

Educational assistance ranges from ₹2,500 to ₹1 lakh depending on the course level.

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Komal Bajpai

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Updated: 28-01-2025 at 7:05 AM

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MAHABOCW Maharashtra Construction Workers Welfare Scheme

The regimen of welfare schemes is provided to the construction workers under the Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MAHABOCW). This article will give you a brief description including the details of the Mahabocw schemes which are available, who can apply and how to register for these govt schemes.

Overview

The below-mentioned table showcases the key highlights of the MAHABOCW:-

Scheme	Details
Launch Date	April 18, 2020
Beneficiaries	Construction workers in Maharashtra
Financial Assistance	₹2,000 to ₹5,000
Registration Process	Online via the MAHABOCW portal
Total Beneficiaries	Around 12 lakh construction workers

What Is MAHABOCW?

MAHABOCW is an abbreviation for Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. This is a government-sponsored organisation that provides financial assistance and welfare measures for construction workers in Maharashtra. The MAHABOCW portal offers registration, application, and availing of schemes for workers online.

Objective

As a major social welfare organisation MAHABOCW’s primary objective is to improve the well-being of construction workers by sharing monetary gains, medical facilities, educational support and welfare. Through the created online platform, it is also possible to quickly and conveniently turn to the services.

Benefits

The programme benefits of MAHABOCW include financial support, medical, health, social security, and educational needs of construction workers and their dependents. These advantages can also reduce the financial incidence and guarantee the inhabitants’ quality of life.

Benefit Type	Financial Support Provided
Healthcare	₹1 lakh for critical illness treatment, ₹2 lakh for disability
Maternity Assistance	₹15,000 for normal delivery, ₹20,000 for surgical delivery
Education Aid	₹2,500 to ₹1 lakh per year depending on the course level
Funeral Assistance	₹10,000 for funeral expenses
Accidental Death	₹5 lakh for accidental death at the construction site

Financial aid	Financial aid is provided to access quality medical care needed in case of accidents and Medical care to pregnant and new mothers.
Study material	MAHABOCW also provides necessary study materials and related items to construction workers' children so they can pursue quality education.
Pension	The welfare scheme also provides a pension to workers who are beyond the age of 60 years. This provides a financial safety net that isn’t usually given to them.
Training programmes	Various training and skill development programmes are also organised under the MAHABOCW so that construction workers can learn new skills and improve old skills.

Types Of Mahabocw Welfare Scheme

MAHABOCW offers four primary forms of welfare programmes aiming at assisting the social, health, educational and financial needs of the workers affiliated with the organisation and their families.

Schemes that come under MAHABOCW Welfare Schemes are:-

Social Security:

Up to ₹30,000 for the first marriage expenditure for reimbursement.
This includes buying tools with financial assistance from the organisations that are involved in running the business.
There are multiple insurance-related policies available which include Pradhan Mantri Sharm Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana.

Education:

From ₹2,500 to ₹1 lakh per year in scholarships for students depending upon the course they are pursuing.
Support for professional and technical education has indices reflecting considerable growth.

Healthcare:

Help in getting financial support for the treatment of critical illnesses and maternity.
Disability compensation is up to ₹ 2 lakh.

Financial Assistance:

Rs 2,00,000 for a natural death, Rs 5,00,000 for an accidental death.
Funeral, vulnerable widow and pension entitlement.

Eligibility Criteria

To register for the MAHABOCW scheme, a worker must meet the following criteria:

Age between 18 to 60 years.
Employed for over 90 days within the last one-year period.
The company is an organisation that has adhered to the Labour Welfare Board.

List Of Eligible Beneficiaries Under MBOCWW

List of Department/Office/Agency/International Organisation for MAHABOCW Beneficiaries. Some of the occupations that are allowed the benefits of MAHABOCW include; construction workers, bridges, irrigation, road workers, electrical workers and stone-cutting workers. Here's a list of the eligible beneficiaries:

Sector	Eligible Workers
Buildings, Bridges, Roads, Tunnels	Construction workers
Electricity and Power	Installation and maintenance workers
Irrigation and Water Supply	Workers involved in dam, canal, and water systems
Carpentry, Plumbing, and Ironwork	Gutter, plumbing, and metalwork workers
Special Installations	Air conditioning, fire extinguisher installation

Registration Process

To register for the MAHABOCW scheme, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website: Mahabocw. in

Step 2:Go to the “Workers” section and then go to “Workers Registration”.

Step 3: You also have to enter your personal information which includes name, aadhar number, and address as well as employment information while filling out the Registration Form.

Step 4: Other required documents include; proof of identity and a certificate from the last 90 days of employment. For a better understanding of all the relevant forms click this link which will lead you to the download tab of the relevant and necessary documents of the Mahabocw Scheme.

Step 5:Complete the form and keep a copy for yourself before forwarding it to the processor.

Login Process

To log in to your MAHABOCW account, follow these steps:

Step 1: Access the official website of MAHABOCW.

Step 2: Click on the "Login" option.

Step 3: Please enter your registered email ID & password.

Step 4: Click the login tab to be taken to the login page.

Documents Required

The following documents are required for MAHABOCW registration:

Identity proof (Aadhaar Card)
Age proof
Residence proof
90 days’ working certificate
Three passport-sized photographs as the identification and two ID photos for the lease agreement.

MAHABOCW Online Services

The MAHABOCW portal offers several online services, including:

Claim Application: Employees can submit financial claims by filling in online forms.
Online Renewal: Members are always privileged to renew their membership online by providing additional information and relevant documents while in the registration process.
Corrections in Registration Form: Through the form correction amenity, employed persons can update registration information online.

How To Make Corrections In Online Registration Form?

Step 1: If any errors occur during the registration process, workers can follow these steps to make corrections:

Step 2: Make sure to visit the official website of the MAHABOCW.

Step 3: In that case, click on “Update Your Construction Worker Registration.”

Step 4: You will have to input your mobile number, Aadhaar number and acknowledgement number.

Step 5: Clear the errors and then click on the save button of the form.

Conclusion

MAHABOCW is an important programme which needs to be implemented to better the lives of construction workers in Maharashtra. The scheme offers many forms of financial, education and healthcare assistance and, therefore, assists workers in receiving the help they might need. These privileges should help boost the general standards of living of the targeted workers qualifying to take advantage via the official online portal.

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