Daughter Gets 25K, Son 20K: UP Govt's Childbirth Aid for Construction Workers

• Uttar Pradesh government's 'Maternity, Child, and Girl Child Assistance Scheme' provides financial aid to registered construction workers.
• Female workers receive 25,000 rupees for the birth of a daughter and 20,000 rupees for a son.
• A special provision deposits 25,000 rupees for the first daughter, second daughter, or a legally adopted girl child.
• Eligibility requires workers to be aged 18-60 years and have completed at least 90 days of construction work in the last 12 months.
• Applications can be made online via Jan Seva Kendra or www.upbocw.in; an annual registration fee of 20 rupees applies.