Bengaluru: The Karnataka government continues to strengthen social security for women workers through the “Thayi Lakshmi Bond Scheme”, implemented by the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 to eligible women labourers during childbirth, aiming to improve maternal and child welfare across the state.
This initiative is especially beneficial for women working in the construction sector who often face financial difficulties during pregnancy. The government has structured the scheme to ensure that proper healthcare and financial support are accessible to economically weaker families.
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- Financial assistance up to ₹50,000
- Target beneficiaries: Registered women labourers
- Focus: Pregnancy, delivery, and postnatal care
- Benefit transfer through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Applicable mainly for first two children
Eligibility Criteria
To avail benefits under the scheme, applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
- The applicant must be a registered woman construction worker
- Must hold a valid and active labour card
- Should have completed minimum 90 days of work in the construction sector
- Scheme applies generally for first and second childbirth only
- Registration with the welfare board must be up to date
Required Documents
Applicants need to submit the following documents while applying:
- Labour Card (valid and active)
- Aadhaar Card
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Bank Account Details (for DBT transfer)
- Hospital/Medical Certificate confirming delivery
- Recent passport-size photograph
Financial Assistance Details
- Up to ₹30,000 for girl child
- Up to ₹20,000 for boy child
- Total benefits (including combined provisions) may reach ₹50,000
Officials have clarified that this is not a general scheme for all children of labour card holders, but a maternity support program specifically for women labourers during childbirth.
Application Process
Eligible beneficiaries can apply through:
- Online portal (Seva Sindhu)
- Nearest Labour Welfare Office
After submission, authorities verify the application and documents. Once approved, the amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Government’s Objective
The main goal of this scheme is to:
- Reduce financial stress during childbirth
- Improve maternal health
- Encourage institutional deliveries
- Provide better care for newborns
With thousands of beneficiaries already receiving support, the Karnataka government is focusing on increasing awareness so that more eligible women can take advantage of this scheme.
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The Thayi Lakshmi Bond Scheme stands as a crucial welfare initiative, ensuring dignity, safety, and financial assistance to women labourers during one of the most important phases of their lives.
