The Maternity Assistance Scheme is an initiative launched by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Designed to support female workers and the wives of workers, the scheme offers financial assistance to cover expenses for health check-ups, medicine, nutritious diets, and other maternity-related costs, ensuring that women receive the care they need during this crucial period.
Benefits
- Financial Support: A one-time payment of ₹10,000 to cover maternity expenses.
- Health and Nutrition: The assistance helps cover the costs of health check-ups, medicines, and nutritious diets during the maternity period.
- Targeted Relief: Focuses on female workers and the wives of workers in the organized sector, ensuring support reaches those who need it most.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Maternity Assistance Scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Sector: Must be a worker in the organized sector in Gujarat.
- Employment Duration: Must have been continuously employed with the factory, company, or organization for at least one year.
- Labour Welfare Fund: Contributions should have been deposited in the Labour Welfare Fund with the board.
- Application Timing: The application must be submitted within one year from the date of delivery.
- Delivery Limit: The benefit is available for only one delivery.
- Name Consistency: The name in the birth certificate/document and the bank passbook must match.
Application Process
Online Application Process for Scheme Benefit
- Visit the Sanman Portal: Go to https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/.
- Citizen Login Registration: On the home page, click on “Please Register Here” under the ‘Citizen Login’ tab.
- Enter Details: Provide your Aadhaar Card Number, select the user type, and enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
- Fetch and Verify: Click on “Fetch” and verify your details.
- Set Up Credentials: Enter your user details and choose a password.
- Login: After successful registration, log in using your User ID and Password.
- Select Scheme: Choose the Maternity Assistance Scheme and read the instructions carefully.
- Complete the Application: Fill out the application form, upload all required documents, agree with the Rules & Regulations, and submit the form.
- Confirmation: A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent to your registered email ID.
Note: Applications with incomplete or incorrect details will not be entertained. The final decision regarding assistance rests with the Welfare Commissioner, and the jurisdiction is Ahmedabad.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
- Aadhaar Card of Labour
- Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
- Proof of Pregnancy/Medical Report
- Birth Certificate of Child
- Aadhaar Card of the Beneficiary
- Bonafide Certificate
- Bank Account Details/Bank Passbook
- Any Other Documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who is eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?
A1: The scheme benefits female workers and the wives of workers in the organized sector in Gujarat, provided they meet the employment and contribution criteria.
Q2: Are there any specific requirements for eligibility?
A2: Yes, applicants must have been employed continuously for at least one year, and their Labour Welfare Fund contributions must have been deposited with the board.
Q3: When should the application be submitted?
A3: The application must be submitted within one year from the date of delivery.
Q4: Is the benefit limited to only one delivery?
A4: Yes, the benefit is provided for only one delivery per eligible worker.
Q5: What happens if there is a change in the name mentioned in the documents?
A5: Assistance will not be provided if there is a discrepancy between the name in the birth certificate/document and the name in the bank passbook.
Q6: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A6: Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹10,000 as financial assistance.
Q7: What expenses are covered by the financial assistance?
A7: The assistance covers expenses incurred for health check-ups, medicines, nutritious diets, and other maternity-related costs.
Q8: Where can I apply for the scheme benefit?
A8: Applications are made online through the Sanman Portal.