Digital Goa, Jan 18 – Maternity benefit for registered women construction workers has been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000. The decision was taken in the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board meeting chaired by Minister Babush Monserrate today. Other worker beneficial initiatives approved by the board for the workers are as follows. Disability Pension- For workers facing permanent disability, such as paralysis, leprosy, TB, or accidents, monthly pension for full disability is Rs 5,000 and for Partial Disability it has been increased to Rs 3,000. Additionally, there is the provision of an ex-gratia payment, reaching up to Rs. 1 lakh, depending on the percentage of disability. For workers who meet with accidents while on duty, Rs 3,000 will be paid per day for first 5 days and Rs 500 per day thereafter, with a maximum limit of Rs 6,000. In case of disabilities resulting from accidents, eligible workers can receive financial assistance, with a maximum limit of Rs. 30,000, depending on the severity of the disability. Financial Assistance for Marriage has been increased to Rs 50,000. A family pension of Rs 2,000 has also been approved by the board. Financial Assistance for Education for – Classes V & VI: Rs. 5,000, Classes VII, VIII, IX & X: Rs. 7,000, Classes XI, XII, XIII, UAISC, etc.: Rs. 10,000, Graduation and Post Graduation: Rs. 15,000, Professional Courses (M.B.B.S., B.E., B. Sc. Agri): Rs. 50,000.
