(a) whether the Government has taken any decision to provide maternity leave and benefit
to women workers employed in unorganised sector;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is any proposal to create a corpus fund and to pay a fix amount to women
workers during pregnancy to protect the dignity of motherhood; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a) & (b): Under an ongoing scheme, financial assistance @ Rs. 1000/- per delivery for first
two deliveries is provided to the unorganised sector women workers engaged in Beedi, Cine sector
and certain Non-Coal Mines under the Beedi Workers Welfare Fund, Cine Workers Welfare Fund,
Limestone and Dolomite Labour Welfare Fund and Iron Ore, Manganese Ore and Chrome Ore Mines
Labour Welfare Fund administered by the Labour Welfare Organisation under the Ministry of Labour
& Employment.
(c): There is no proposal to create a corpus fund at present.
(d): Does not arise.