What do you get under Tea Garden Wage Compensation?
₹15,000 in four instalments to each pregnant woman of a tea garden area, so she can rest and eat well without losing the family's wages.
The scheme started on 1 October 2018 under the state health budget. In 2025-26, 32,882 pregnant women in tea garden areas were supported, and about 35,000 are expected in 2026-27. This is in addition to central maternity benefits such as JSY and PMMVY, where eligible.
Tea Garden Wage Compensation: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: the ₹15,000 support for pregnant women workers in tea gardens will continue; about 35,000 women expected this year. official source
Who is eligible for Tea Garden Wage Compensation?
- Pregnant women who are casual or permanent workers in a tea garden, or who live in a tea garden area.
- At least 18 years of age.
- The Assam two-child norm applies: the scheme covers up to two children only.
Also check:
- Register the pregnancy early: the first instalment needs registration within the first three months.
- The third instalment is tied to delivery at a government health institution.
Documents needed for Tea Garden Wage Compensation
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How to apply for Tea Garden Wage Compensation
- Register your pregnancy (first antenatal check-up) at the tea garden hospital or the nearest government health centre, with the help of your ASHA worker, within the first three months.
- Your details are entered in the state's wage compensation system after this first check-up. Give a bank account in your own name.
- The money comes in four parts: ₹3,000 at registration in the first trimester, ₹4,000 in the sixth month, ₹4,000 at delivery in a government health institution, and ₹4,000 six weeks after delivery.
How to check Tea Garden Wage Compensation status
- Check your bank passbook or SMS after each stage.
- If an instalment is missing, ask your ASHA worker or the ANM at the tea garden hospital or health centre.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Tea Garden Wage Compensation?
Pregnant women who are casual or permanent workers in a tea garden, or who live in a tea garden area. At least 18 years of age. The Assam two-child norm applies: the scheme covers up to two children only.
How much do I get under Tea Garden Wage Compensation?
₹15,000 in four instalments to each pregnant woman of a tea garden area, so she can rest and eat well without losing the family's wages. The scheme started on 1 October 2018 under the state health budget. In 2025-26, 32,882 pregnant women in tea garden areas were supported, and about 35,000 are expected in 2026-27. This is in addition to central maternity benefits such as JSY and PMMVY, where eligible.
What documents do I need for Tea Garden Wage Compensation?
Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for Tea Garden Wage Compensation?
Register your pregnancy (first antenatal check-up) at the tea garden hospital or the nearest government health centre, with the help of your ASHA worker, within the first three months. Your details are entered in the state's wage compensation system after this first check-up. Give a bank account in your own name. The money comes in four parts: ₹3,000 at registration in the first trimester, ₹4,000 in the sixth month, ₹4,000 at delivery in a government health institution, and ₹4,000 six weeks after delivery. Official site: https://nhm.assam.gov.in/scheme-page/wage-compensation-scheme
How do I check Tea Garden Wage Compensation status?
Check your bank passbook or SMS after each stage. If an instalment is missing, ask your ASHA worker or the ANM at the tea garden hospital or health centre.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Tea Garden Wage Compensation?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much do pregnant women in Assam tea gardens get?
₹15,000 in four instalments: ₹3,000 at registration in the first trimester, ₹4,000 in the sixth month, ₹4,000 at delivery in a government health institution and ₹4,000 six weeks after delivery.
Who is eligible for the tea garden ₹15,000 scheme?
Pregnant women aged 18 or above who are casual or permanent tea garden workers or live in a tea garden area, for up to two children.
How do I apply for the tea garden maternity money?
Register your pregnancy early at the tea garden hospital or government health centre with your ASHA worker. Your details go into the state system after the first check-up and the money comes to your bank account.
Official sources
- NHM Assam: Wage Compensation Scheme (updated 9 October 2026)
- NHM Assam: Wage Compensation System for Pregnant Women of Tea Garden Areas (online system)
- Assam Budget Speech 2026-27 (10 July 2026), para 49
- Governor's Address, Assam budget session 2026 (para 6.1.3)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.