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Bandhkam Kamgar Yojana means the set of welfare benefits paid by Maharashtra's construction workers board, known as MAHABOCW: a site worker between 18 and 60 years old with 90 or more days of building work in the preceding year registers once, and the board then pays the worker and family for schooling, childbirth, marriage, illness, disability and death. Registration and yearly renewal keep a worker eligible for these claims.
The board exists under the central BOCW Act and gets its money from a cess on the cost of construction projects. Its portal is mahabocw.in. This guide covers who can register, documents, the online steps, the main benefits and how claims are made.
At a glance
Run by
MAHABOCW, the Maharashtra construction workers board under the state labour departmentAge
18 to 60 years at registrationWork condition
At least 90 days of construction work in the past 12 monthsRegistration fee
The board has notified a waiver; check the current fee on the portalRenewal
Every year, with a fresh 90 day work certificateToll free helpdesk
1800 8892 816 (board office hours)
Trades and workers the board accepts
The board covers people who work with their hands on building and other construction sites in Maharashtra. That means masons, site helpers, carpenters, painters, plumbers, site electricians, bar benders, tile fitters, welders, road and bridge workers, well diggers and similar trades. Domestic help or factory workers are not covered by this board.
On the registration date the worker must be no younger than 18 and no older than 60, and must show a certificate for 90 or more working days on sites within the year before. Workers already covered by a government job do not register here.
Bandhkam kamgar yojana registration documents
- Proof of age, such as Aadhaar, school leaving certificate or birth certificate.
- The 90 day work certificate in the board's format, signed by the employer, the contractor, or the gram sevak or municipal officer where applicable.
- Residence proof in Maharashtra.
- Identity proof with photo.
- Three passport size photographs.
- Bank passbook of the worker's own account and a mobile number.
The paper form is Form V, which is also downloadable from the board's portal. Family details given at registration matter later, because benefits for a spouse and children are paid only to members listed in the record.
Kamgar yojana form: online registration steps
- Open mahabocw.in and choose Construction Worker: Registration.
- Check eligibility on the first screen by entering date of birth and confirming 90 days of work.
- Enter Aadhaar and the mobile number, then verify with the OTP.
- Fill personal, family, bank and employer details.
- Upload the work certificate, age proof, residence proof and photo.
- Pick an appointment date to visit the facilitation centre for document verification with originals.
- After approval, a registration number is issued. Log in later with it to see status, renew and claim.
The board has notified that the registration and renewal fee is waived for workers. Pay nothing to any agent who promises registration for money; such offers are not part of the process.
Main benefits listed by the board
The board's scheme wise report lists these benefits and amounts. The state revises these sums now and then, and a revision raising the death and maternity amounts has been announced, so read the figure printed on the current claim form.
| Benefit | Amount listed |
|---|---|
| Children in Classes 1 to 7 | 2,500 rupees a year |
| Children in Classes 8 to 10 | 5,000 rupees a year |
| Classes 11 and 12 | 10,000 rupees a year |
| Degree studies, child or spouse | 20,000 rupees a year |
| Medical degree / engineering degree | 1,00,000 / 60,000 rupees a year |
| Delivery: normal / caesarean | 15,000 / 20,000 rupees |
| Serious illness treatment | Up to 1,00,000 rupees |
| Permanent disability of 75 percent or more | 2,00,000 rupees |
| First marriage of the worker | 30,000 rupees |
| Death at work / natural death | 5,00,000 / 2,00,000 rupees to the legal heir |
| Funeral help | 10,000 rupees |
| Widow or widower after death | 24,000 rupees a year for up to 5 years |
The board also offers safety and household kits from time to time, and can pay the yearly premium for PMJJBY and PMSBY for registered workers.
Bandhkam kamgar yojana login and renewal
Registration lasts one year. Before it ends, log in with the registration number and mobile OTP, choose renewal, upload a new 90 day work certificate for the past year and pick a verification date. A lapsed registration means claims made during the gap can be refused, and a long gap may need fresh registration. Keep the old registration card and number safe; most claim forms ask for it.
How claims are made
- Log in and choose Apply Online for Claim.
- Select the benefit, for example education help for a child.
- Upload the proof needed for that benefit: a bona fide certificate from the school, a hospital discharge summary, a marriage certificate, or a death certificate.
- Book an appointment at the facilitation centre to show originals.
- Approved money is credited through DBT into the account saved in your registration.
Claims are allowed only for events that happen while registration is live. Apply soon after the event, since late claims need extra explanation.
Common problems and fixes
| Trouble | Typical cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Work certificate refused | Signed by someone not allowed to sign | Get it signed by the registered contractor or local authority |
| Appointment slot not available | Heavy rush at the centre | Use Change appointment date on the portal |
| Claim stuck after approval | Aadhaar seeding missing on the account | Request seeding at your branch, then tell the facilitation centre |
| Child's benefit rejected | Child not in the family list | Add the child during renewal with a birth certificate |
Board phone numbers listed on its portal are (022) 2657 2631 and 2657 2632, along with the toll free helpdesk.
Frequently asked questions
What is the bandhkam kamgar yojana registration fee?
The board issued a notice waiving the registration and renewal fee for construction workers. Confirm the present position on mahabocw.in before you pay anything.
Who signs the 90 day work certificate?
The employer or registered contractor usually signs it. For work in villages or towns, the form also allows the gram sevak or an authorised municipal officer as listed in the format.
Is maharashtra bandhkam kamgar yojana, or bandh kamgar yojana as some write it, open to migrant workers?
Workers doing construction work in Maharashtra can register if they meet the age and 90 day conditions and give proof of residence as the board asks.
How do I check my kamgar kalyan yojana status?
Sign in to mahabocw.in using the registration number and the OTP on your phone. The dashboard shows registration validity and claim status.
Can my wife get the delivery benefit?
Yes. The delivery benefit is for a registered woman worker or the wife of a registered male worker, if she is listed in the family details.
What happens if I miss renewal?
Benefits stop while registration is lapsed. Renew as soon as possible with a fresh 90 day certificate.
Official sources
- Labour Department, Government of Maharashtramahakamgar.maharashtra.gov.in
- Ministry of Labour and Employmentlabour.gov.in
- myScheme: Maharashtra construction workers schemeswww.myscheme.gov.in
Rules, amounts and portals can change. Check the official source before you apply or deposit.