Mahatma Jyotiba Phoole Mandi Sharmik Kalyan Yojana 2015 has been launched in the State. Important features of the scheme are:
- Pregnancy assistance: Pregnancy assistance of rupees equivalent to 45 days non-skilled labour rate is being provided to license holder lady labourer for two pregnancy period.
- Marriage Assistance: Licensed lady labourer will be entitled for a sum of `20,000 for marriage of her girl. This assistance is limited for marriage of upto 2 girls only.
- Scholarship/Merit Awards for Students: The son/daughter of licensed labourer obtaining 60 per cent or above marks is entitled for scholarship of Rs 2000 to 6,000 under this scheme.
- Medical Assistance: Financial assistance of `20,000 will be given to licensed labourer in case of serious disease.
- Parental Leave:Â