MAHABOCW Online Registration: Stepwise process

Publishing Date: 02 Jan, 2025


Introduction 

MAHABOCW Scheme is an important scheme launched by the Maharashtra government on 18th April, 2020 which aims to provide financial support to the construction workers. By MAHABOCW online registration the worker can easily be the beneficiary of several benefits which are mainly designed to improve workers life and their financial condition. In this article you will get the complete understanding over the “MAHABOCW” scheme including its meaning, overviews, types, objectives, process and required documents. 

What is MAHABOCW Scheme?

MAHABOCW stands for “Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers” which is also known as “Mazdoor Sahayata Yojana and Maharashtra Corona Sahayata Yojana”. It is a welfare scheme established by the Maharashtra Government which is governed under “Building and other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and condition of service) Act, 1996. Providing financial assistance and welfare measures for the construction workers is the key purpose of this MAHABOCW scheme. 

A short overview of MAHABOCW Scheme is as follow: 

  1. Launch date - 18th April, 2020
  2. Launched by - The Government of Maharashtra 
  3. Beneficiaries - Maharashtra’s Construction workers
  4. Financial help - Between ₹2,000 to ₹5,000
  5. Registration way - Online by the MAHABOCW official portal 
  6. Total Beneficiaries - Nearly 12 lakh construction workers 

Objective of MAHABOCW Scheme?

Key objective of MAHABOCW scheme is as mentioned below: 

  1. MAHABOCW scheme's main objective is to provide financial assistance in several cases including accident cases which may lead to death or disability, financial help to repair or construct homes or for the marriage of workers or their dependents as well.


  2. Many government schemes have complex procedures, this MAHABOCW scheme’s main aim is to make this procedure hassle-free and easy by providing them an online platform for MAHABOCW registration.

  3. MAHABOCW online registration also helps to support education by providing scholarships for registered workers from primary to higher education. In this the government takes the charges for providing them books, uniforms and other essential things. These training programs lead to enhanced workers skills and increase employability. 

Types of MAHABOCW Welfare Scheme 

There are four main types of MAHABOCW Welfare Scheme given below: 

1) Social Security 

In this social security, the government provides reimbursements of upto ₹30,000 for the first marriage to support workers. Government also helps them to buy tools for workers that helps to run their business smoothly by providing them several insurance related policies such as Pradhan Mantri Shrm Yohi Maan-Dhaan Yojana.

2) Education: 

Education is an essential requirement for everyone to develop skills and to make a better country. Therefore, the government provides scholarships for students according to the course which is mainly from ₹2,500 to ₹1 Lakh per year.

3) Healthcare: 

Under this scheme the workers can get financial assistance for critical illness and maternity. If any person meets with an accident which may lead to disability, they can get compensation is upto ₹2 Lakh. 

4) Financial Assistance: 

The workers can get financial assistance in case of workers death on site of construction. They can get ₹2 lakh for natural death and ₹5 Lakh for accident death. 

Eligibility Criteria of MAHABOCW Registration 

The eligibility criteria for MAHABOCW registration is as follow: 

  • The worker’s age limit must be between 18 years to 60 years old. 
  • They should have worked as construction workers for at least 90 days in the past 12 months.
  • They must be Maharashtra's resident 
  • They must have employment proof in the construction sector. 

Process of MAHABOCW Registration 

Here is the complete stepwise process for MAHABOCW registration as follows: 

Step 1: Visit to the official website of MAHABOCW for registration - https://MAHABOCW.in/

Step 2: Once you enter this portal you will get the option “Worker” on top (in Navbar). 

Step 3: Click on Worker then “Worker Registration” option and create a new account by providing accurate details. 

Step 4: Fill the registration form with accurate details. 

Step 5: Upload all the required documents (document list given below section).

Step 6: Once you upload all the documents and information review once before submitting. 

When the above mentioned steps are cleared, the application will go for verification by the authority. Once the authority is satisfied with the provided details, the worker will receive a registration card.

Required Documents for MAHABOCW Registration 

The following documents are required for MAHABOCW Registration: 

  1. Age proof 
  2. Working certificate of 90 days
  3. Resident proof 
  4. Bank Account details
  5. 3 passport size photographs 

Conclusion 

MAHABOCW is an essential scheme or program introduced by the Maharashtra government to provide financial assistance to the workers. The scheme aids workers get the assistance they may require by providing a variety of financial, educational, and healthcare grants. These benefits should raise the overall quality of life for the targeted workers who are eligible to get them through the official web portal. 

Frequently asked Question

1) What are the government fees for MAHABOCW online registration? 

₹1 for registration and ₹1 subscription per year are the government fees and charges for MAHABOCW online registration. 

2) Who can register in MAHABOCW scheme? 

Any construction worker whose age is between 18 years to 60 years and have worked at least 90 days in the last 12 months in a construction site can register in MAHABOCW scheme.

3) What are the documents required for MAHABOCW online registration? 

Age proof, Residential proof, 3 passport size photo, 90 days working certificate and Bank details are required for Mahabow online registration. 

4) What are the benefits for MAHABOCW Registration? 

By MAHABOCW registration the worker can get several benefits and monetary assistance in Education, social and healthcare. 



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