Step 2.3 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.

A woman should be registered construction worker under BoCW

Applications can be submitted within six months of delivery.

Miscarriages counted as live births, only two live births allowed.

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

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. 
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

Wife of a construction worker is not eligible for this benefit.

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

• Program only for women with individual cards.
  
• Some female migrants lack official birth documents, making them ineligible.
  
• Child living affidavit needed for second and third years, obtaining a lawyer's affidavit for a second child can be challenging and costly.
  
• Applications can be submitted within six months of delivery.
  
• Miscarriages counted as live births, only two live births allowed.
  
• Pregnant women ineligible if they haven't worked for 90 days before delivery.

Minimum one-year waiting period for maternity benefit eligibility.

Wives of construction workers are not eligible.

• 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 needed
  
• Birth certificate required for the child; in cases of home delivery, obtaining a discharge slip is challenging, leading to difficulties in obtaining the birth certificate.
• Applications can be submitted every year, for up to three years

• 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.

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