Maternity Assistance Scheme
The Maternity Assistance Scheme in Gujarat offers financial aid to female workers for maternity-related expenses.
Benefits
Beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 to help cover maternity-related expenses such as health check-ups and nutrition.
Who can apply
- Women / girls only
- For: worker
- Resident of Gujarat
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- poor household
This scheme is available to female workers and the wives of workers in the organized sector in Gujarat. Applicants must not be income tax payers, should not have a government employee in their family, and must belong to a poor household.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online through the Sanman Portal.
- Visit the Sanman Portal at https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
- Click on ‘Citizen Login’ and select ‘Please Register Here’.
- Enter your Aadhaar Card Number, select user type, and input your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
- Click ‘Fetch’ to verify your details.
- Fill in user details and create a password.
- Log in using your User ID and Password after successful registration.
- Select the Maternity Assistance Scheme and read the instructions.
- Complete the application form and upload the required documents.
- Agree to the Rules & Regulations and submit the application.
Documents required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Identity card issued by the contractor
- Aadhaar Card of Labour
- Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
- Proof of pregnancy/Medical report
- Birth certificate of child
- Aadhaar card of the beneficiary
- Bonafide certificate
- Bank account details/Bank Passbook
- Any other documents as required
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?
Workers in the organized sector in Gujarat are eligible for benefits under this scheme.
What is the time frame for submitting the application?
Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of delivery to qualify for the benefits.
Is the benefit limited to only one delivery?
Yes, the financial assistance is available for only one delivery per eligible worker or their spouse.
What happens if there is a name discrepancy in the documents?
Assistance will not be granted if there is a mismatch between the name on the birth certificate and the name on the bank passbook.
What expenses does the financial assistance cover?
The assistance covers costs related to health check-ups, medicines, nutritious diet, and other maternity-related expenses.
Where can I apply for the scheme benefit?
Applications can be made through the Sanman Portal at https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.