Prasuti Sahayata Yojana
About This Scheme
The Rajasthan Prasuti Sahayata Yojana offers a lifeline to pregnant women from registered construction worker families in the state. Launched by the government, the scheme provides crucial financial support at a critical juncture, aiming to improve the well-being of both mother and child. This assistance empowers women to prioritize their health throughout pregnancy and ensure proper care for their newborns.
Eligibility
1. The female worker must be holding a beneficiary identity card under Section 13 of the Maternity Benefit Act. 1. The age of the female beneficiary should not be less than 20 years at the time of delivery. 1. Maternity benefits will be payable for a maximum of two deliveries only. If the beneficiary has two or more children before registration, assistance will not be provided. In case of having one child before registration, assistance will be provided for only one delivery. 1. Construction worker beneficiaries who fail to make their monthly contributions to the Board's fund will not be eligible for the Maternity Assistance Scheme. 1. If the beneficiary rectifies the default by making the required monthly payments, they will become eligible for the Maternity Assistance Scheme. 1. Maternity benefits under the scheme will be provided only for institutional deliveries.
Benefits
- The birth of a daughter: ₹ 21,000/- - The birth of a son : ₹ 20,000/- - In case of not receiving cash benefits under Janani Suraksha Yojana, ₹1,000/- additional assistance will be payable.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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