The Maternity Benefit Scheme is a welfare initiative implemented by the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (TB&OCWWB) under the LET&F (Labour) Department, Telangana. This scheme aims to support registered women construction workers, as well as the wives and daughters of registered workers, by providing crucial financial assistance during and after pregnancy.
Benefits
- Total Financial Assistance: Beneficiaries receive ₹30,000 per delivery, applicable for up to two deliveries.
- Timely Support: Advance payment during the later stage of pregnancy helps mitigate income loss.
- Post-Delivery Assistance: A substantial amount is provided after delivery to aid in recovery and newborn care.
Eligibility
The scheme covers two groups:
For Construction Workers (Women Only)
- Must be registered under the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should be a woman.
- Must have been registered for at least 12 months prior to the delivery date.
- The benefit is applicable only twice (for two deliveries).
For Wife/Daughters of Construction Workers
- The construction worker must be registered under the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The worker can receive scheme benefits for up to two daughters.
- The construction worker should have been registered for at least 12 months before the delivery.
- If both parents are registered workers, only one parent is eligible for the scheme amount.
Application Process
Offline Application Process
- Download Application Form:
- Visit the official website and click on “Downloads” to obtain the application form.
- Fill and Attach Documents:
- Complete the form by filling in all mandatory fields and attach copies of all required documents (self-attested if necessary).
- Submit Application:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned officer in the labour department.
- Obtain Acknowledgment:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority, ensuring it contains the submission date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.
Note: Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of delivery.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Registration Card under the BOCW Act (Attested copy)
- Renewal Challan Copy
- Delivery Certificate issued by the PHC/Local area hospital or Medical Officer of the Pvt. Hospital (Attested copy)
- Pre-home Delivery Certificate issued by the Panchayat Secretary (for village deliveries)
- Birth Certificate of the child
- Advance Stamped Receipt
- 1st Page of Bank Passbook (Attested copy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who is eligible for the Maternity Benefit Scheme?
A1: Eligible beneficiaries include registered women construction workers, as well as the wives and daughters of registered workers under the Telangana BOCWWB, provided registration has been in place for at least 12 months before delivery.
Q2: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A2: A total of ₹30,000 per delivery is provided, with a limit of two deliveries.
Q3: What is the payment structure of the scheme?
A3: ₹10,000 is paid during the 7th month of pregnancy and ₹20,000 is paid after the delivery.
Q4: Can a male construction worker’s wife avail of this benefit?
A4: Yes, the wife of a registered construction worker is eligible for the scheme benefits.
Q5: How many deliveries are covered under this scheme?
A5: The benefit is available for up to two deliveries.
Q6: Is there a minimum registration period required?
A6: Yes, the construction worker must be registered for at least 12 months before the date of delivery.
Q7: Can the benefit be claimed for more than two deliveries?
A7: No, the assistance is limited to two deliveries.
Q8: Where can I submit the application?
A8: The completed application must be submitted to the concerned officer in the labour department.
Q9: Is the benefit amount in addition to other government schemes?
A9: The scheme provides standalone financial assistance specifically under the Telangana BOCWWB initiative.
Q10: Who scrutinizes the application?
A10: The application is scrutinized by the concerned officers in the labour department.
Q11: When will the benefit amount be disbursed?
A11: ₹10,000 is disbursed during the 7th month of pregnancy, and ₹20,000 is disbursed after the delivery.