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Step 2.3 Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha

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Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha offers registered construction workers and their children support for a duration of three years, starting from the child's delivery date, providing pre-school education and nutritional assistance.

What are the workers entitled to?

A registered female construction worker is entitled to receive support, including early childhood education and nutritional assistance for her child.

The worker can avail an amount of INR 6000/- (at the rate of 500 per month) twice, specifically for the birth of the first two children.

This support extends for a period of three years, starting from the child's date of birth.

The main goal is to support women in the construction sector by ensuring their children receive early education and proper nutrition during crucial developmental stages.

A woman should be registered construction worker under BoCW

Applications can be submitted within six months of delivery.

Please note Miscarriages are counted as live births

Each registered female construction worker is eligible to avail this facility twice, specifically for the birth of their first two children, with only two live births allowed.

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What are the eligibility criteria for accessing benefits from Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha scheme?
  • All registered female construction workers with a valid labor card are eligible for the Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha scheme.

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

What type of documents required for application?
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  • An Affidavit stating that the claim for second delivery
  • Proof of Bank Account
  • Photo of Child
  • Employment Certificate
  • ProofAttested proof of Identity/Smartidentity/labor card issued by the Board (Attested)Board.
  • Discharge Summary
  • Birth Certificate of Child
  • Application can be submitted within 6 months of delivery
  • Application can be submitted every year (up to three years)
  • Child living Affidavit shall be submitted for second and third year
  • and can submit their applications through the Board's software. 
What is the procedure to apply?

Applicant needs to submit the application via the Seva Sindhu portal.

  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.

Every application shall be accompanied by Birth Certificate of the Child obtained from the Registrar of Birth and Deaths

    Application need to be submitted within 6 months of delivery and annually for up to three years. 

    Application can be submitted every year (up to three years)

    Child living Affidavit shall be submitted for second and third year

      Common reasons why construction workers fail to receive the benefits under BoCW schemes

      Exclusion owing to policy design
      • ProgramScheme only for womenregistered woman construction worker with individual cards.
        card. 
      • Proof of child's birth is necessary. Some female migrants lack official birth documents,documents due to home delivery, 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 ineligiblemust ifdemonstrate theya haven'twork workedexperience forof 90 days before delivery.delivery, which can be challenging, making them ineligible if this requirement is not fulfilled.

      Minimum one-year waiting period for maternity benefit eligibility.

      WivesOnly registered women construction workers are eligible; wives of construction workers are not eligible.

      Exclusion owing to lack of supporting documentation
      • 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
      Exclusion owing to 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.
      Exclusion owing to renewal related process
      • The program spans three years and is renewable annually, but knowledge gaps can hinder the renewal process after the first year.