What you get
- Maternity Leave Assistance – | - 45 days’ wage equivalent for registered female workers or wives of registered workers (first two deliveries). | - 15 days’ wage equivalent for fathers (paternity leave). | - Maternity Expense Assistance – | - Institutional deliveries covered under Janani Suraksha Yojana. | - ₹500/- aid for home deliveries of below-poverty-line women. | - Managed by the Public Health & Family Welfare Department. | - Medical Assistance – | - Coverage under Deendayal Antyodaya Upchar Yojana and State Illness Assistance Scheme. | - Child heart-disease treatment under Mukhyamantri Bal Hriday Upchar Yojana. | - Scholarship / Student Award – | - Children of registered beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, or General Category will receive scholarships under respective departmental schemes. | - Beneficiaries covered under Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana whose two children are studying in Classes 9–12 will receive educational scholarships through Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). | - Disabled children of registered workers with a disability of 40% or more will be eligible for disability scholarships. | - Marriage Assistance – | - Financial support for first marriage of registered workers’ daughters aged 18 + under Mukhyamantri Kanyadan/Nikah Yojana. | - Insurance Assistance – Insurance via Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana: | - Normal death – ₹30,000/- | - Accidental death – ₹75,000/- | - Permanent disability – ₹75,000/- | - Partial disability – ₹37,500/- | - Funeral Assistance – | - ₹2,000/- immediate help for funeral expenses upon death of worker or family member, provided through Gram Panchayat.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who is eligible under the scheme?
Benefits such as maternity assistance or scholarship are claimable as per scheme guidelines and eligibility at that time.
Is it only for rural labourers?
Yes, primarily for those in rural/agriculture-based sectors.
What is the age range for the applicant?
18 to 60 years.
Can a female labourer apply in her own name?
Yes, a registered female labourer can apply for benefits.
What maternity assistance is provided?
Assistance to the wife of a registered labourer or registered female labourer as per scheme norms.
Are children of labourers eligible for scholarships?
Yes, children of registered labourers are eligible for scholarships under the scheme.
Is there insurance cover under this scheme?
Yes, registered labourers receive insurance cover under relevant labour welfare provisions.
Where to apply?
At the Gram Panchayat or Janpad office in the applicant’s area.
Can a labourer register under multiple welfare boards?
The labourer should not be registered under the State Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to apply under this scheme.
How many times can benefits be claimed?
Benefits such as maternity assistance or scholarship are claimable as per scheme guidelines and eligibility at that time.