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Social welfare & Empowerment; Women and Child

Maternity Benefit Scheme - Telangana

The "Maternity Benefit Scheme" was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Department, Telangana. The scheme provides financial assistance to registered women workers, as well as the wives & daughters of registered workers to support them.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Telangana

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance: | - A total amount of ₹30,000/- per delivery is provided, limited to two deliveries. | Payment Breakdown: | - ₹10,000/- is paid during the 7th month of pregnancy to compensate for wage loss during the later stages of pregnancy.- ₹20,000/- is paid after the delivery.

Who can apply

The construction worker should be registered under the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.; The construction worker should be a woman.; The construction worker should have been registered for at least 12 months before the date of delivery.; The construction work can get this assistance only twice.; The construction workers should be registered under the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.; The construction worker can receive the scheme benefits twice for up to two daughters.; The construction worker should have been registered for at least 12 months before the date of delivery.; If both parents are registered workers, only one parent is eligible for the scheme amount.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible for the Maternity Benefit Scheme?

Registered construction workers and their families, including the wife of a male worker and up to two daughters, are eligible.

How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?

[?]30,000 per delivery, limited to two deliveries.

What is the payment structure of the scheme?

[?]10,000 during the 7th month of pregnancy and [?]20,000 after delivery.

Can a male construction worker's wife avail of this benefit?

Yes, the wife of a registered male worker is eligible.

How many deliveries are covered under this scheme?

The scheme covers up to two deliveries per woman.

Is there a minimum registration period required?

Yes, the worker must have been registered for at least 12 months before delivery.

Can the benefit be claimed for more than two deliveries?

No, the scheme is limited to two deliveries.

Where can I submit the application?

Submit the application to the concerned Labour Department officer.

Is the benefit amount in addition to other government schemes?

Yes, it is in addition to any other similar schemes.

Who scrutinizes the application?

The District Scrutiny Committee, based on a report from the Assistant Labour Officer.

When will the benefit amount be disbursed?

After approval, the amount will be transferred to the applicant's bank account.