What are the Benefits?
Financial Assistance for Delivery: | - Amount ₹8,000/- to female registered construction workers after delivery or the wife of a male registered construction worker. | - Maximum twice in a lifetime. | Financial Assistance for Miscarriage: | - Amount ₹4,000/- to female registered construction workers or the wife of registered construction workers. | - Maximum twice in a lifetime. | Maternity Leave with Pay: | - Maximum 3 months for female registered construction workers who have been working for not less than one year. | NOTE: As per the unskilled minimum rate of wages for the building and other construction workers notified by the Labour Department, Govt. of Tripura.
Who is Eligible?
Required Documents
Common Questions
Who is eligible for the financial assistance?
Female registered construction workers and the wives of male registered construction workers who have been registered for not less than one year continuously.
How many times can the assistance be claimed?
The assistance can be claimed a maximum of two times in a lifetime.
What is the amount of assistance for delivery and miscarriage?
Delivery: [?]8000/- only & Miscarriage: [?]4000/- only assistance will be provided.
What are the requirements for maternity leave with pay?
The female registered construction worker must have been working for not less than one year.
How can one apply for the scheme?
The registered beneficiary must apply electronically using the prescribed form. The application will be processed and verified by the concerned Labour Inspector and reviewed and approved by the Labour Officer.
Who verifies the application?
The application is verified by the concerned Labour Inspector.
What is the deadline to submit the application?
The application must be submitted within 6 months of delivery.
Are there any conditions related to the number of living children?
Yes, the assistance is not provided if the registered worker already has two living children.
Is there any additional benefit from other government schemes?
The assistance provided by this scheme is in addition to any other benefit received from any other government scheme in this regard.
Can a registered construction worker with dues to the Board apply?
No, the registered construction worker must have no dues payable to the Board to be eligible for the assistance.
What if the worker has not been registered for one year continuously?
The worker would not be eligible for the maternity benefit or paid maternity leave if they have not been registered for at least one year continuously.