New Delhi, ,30/1: Maternity benefits will now be extended to women in the construction sector, an unorganised workforce. Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani said that, to this end, the labour ministry has sent out an advisory to employers asking them to ensure women are given the benefits of maternity leave and the emoluments under the PM Matru Vandana Yojana. A similar advisory was issued by the ministry of highways and road transport, too. Women who suffer miscarriage will also be entitled to these benefits