Step 2.3 Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha

What is Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha?

A registered female construction worker who becomes a mother is eligible to receive support that encompasses both early childhood education and nutritional assistance for her child.

This support extends for a period of three years, starting from the child's date of birth. The primary aim is to assist women working in the construction industry in providing their children with early education and adequate nutrition during the critical early stages of development.

Specifically,

A awoman should be registered construction worker under BoCW

A total of Rs. 6000/- (equivalent to 500 rupees per month) will be provided to the registered female construction worker.

What are the eligibility criteria for accessing benefits from Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha scheme?

1. All registered female construction workers are eligible for the Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha scheme and can submit their applications through the Board's software. Note: wife of a construction worker is not eligible for this benefit.
2. Each registered female construction worker can avail of this facility twice, specifically for the birth of their first two children. 
3. Every application shall be accompanied by Birth Certificate of the Child obtained from the Registrar of Birth and Deaths

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Benefits	Amount (Rs.)	Frequency	Applies to	Contribution by worker (Rs.)	Time specified (days)	Time taken (days)	Fee specified (Rs.)	Money spent (Rs.)	Timeline for submission
Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha	Rs. 500	Monthly	Registered womana construction worker	is	eligible	this			Within 6 months of delivery

What type of documents required for application?

1. Application in Form XVII-A
2. An Affidavit stating that the claim for second delivery
3. Proof of Bank Account
4. Photo of Child
5. Employment Certificate
6. Proof of Identity/Smart card issued by the Board (Attested)
7. Discharge Summary
8. Birth Certificate of Child
9. Application can be submitted within 6 months of delivery
10. Application can be submitted every year (up to three years)
11. Child living Affidavit shall be submitted for second and third year
    

 

Why do women construction workers often encounter difficulties in receiving Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha scheme benefits?

Eligibility Conditions:

• To qualify for this program, women must be registered as construction workers.
• It is available exclusively to vulnerable households, and therefore, possession of a ration card is mandatory.

Document Requirements:

• A ration card is a mandatory document.
• If a woman relocates after marriage, an Aadhaar address change is required, even if it's within Bangalore.
• Employment Certificate
• Discharge Summary
• Birth Certificate of the child
• Applications can be submitted every year, for up to three years

Policy design related:

• This program is specifically designed for women with individual cards, not for wife of a construction worker.
• Some female migrants lack official birth documents, particularly for home births, making them ineligible for the program due to the absence of a discharge summary.
• A child living affidavit is required for the second and third years, and obtaining a lawyer's affidavit for a second child can be challenging and costly.
• Applications can be submitted within six months of delivery.
• Miscarriages are counted as live births, with only two live births allowed.
• Pregnant women are ineligible if they have not worked for 90 days before delivery.
• A minimum waiting period of one year is required for maternity benefit eligibility.

Renewal related:

• The program spans three years and is renewable annually, but knowledge gaps can hinder the renewal process after the first year.

Annexure:

What is the procedure to apply?

1. The applicant is required to complete and submit the application.
2. The application will go through processing and verification conducted by a Senior/Labour Inspector.
3. Subsequently, the application will be subject to review and approval by a Labor Officer.
4. All registered female construction workers are eligible for the Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha scheme and can submit their applications through the Board's software. Note: wife of a construction worker is not eligible for this benefit.
5. Each registered female construction worker can avail of this facility twice, specifically for the birth of their first two children. 
6. Every application shall be accompanied by Birth Certificate of the Child obtained from the Registrar of Birth and Deaths