The Chhattisgarh State Government has introduced the “Vishvakarma Durghatana Mrtyu par Antyeshti Evan Anugrah Raashi Bhugataan Yojana” for labor workers. This scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to registered construction workers and their families in the event of an accident at work. The primary objective is to support the worker’s family by offering compensation in cases of normal death, accidental death, or permanent disability incurred while performing work-related activities.
Benefits
- Normal Death:
Financial assistance of ₹25,000 along with funeral assistance of ₹5,000. - Accidental Death:
Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000 along with funeral assistance of ₹5,000. - Permanent Disability:
A lump sum of ₹75,000 is provided.
Eligibility
- The worker must be between 18 to 60 years of age.
- The construction worker should be registered as a beneficiary under Section 12 of the Act.
- Benefits are provided only for the death or disability of the registered worker, not for incidents involving family members.
- Funeral assistance and ex-gratia payments are not offered if the death is due to deliberate suicide, consumption of intoxicating substances, or deaths resulting from unlawful altercations intended to commit a crime.
Application Process
Offline
- Submission Time Frame:
Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of death, accident, or permanent disability. - Where to Apply:
Submit the application at any choice center or labor office in the concerned area. - Documentation:
It is mandatory to attach a scanned copy of the worker’s registration certificate along with the application. - Receipt:
An acknowledgment or receipt confirming the submission will be provided by the designated officer.
Documents Required
- Death Certificate.
- Hospital Certificate.
- Police FIR copy.
- Photocopy of the Bank Passbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this scheme about?
It provides financial assistance to registered construction workers or their families in the event of an accident leading to death or permanent disability. - What are the benefits?
- Normal death: ₹25,000 plus funeral assistance of ₹5,000.
- Accidental death: ₹1,00,000 plus funeral assistance of ₹5,000.
- Permanent disability: ₹75,000.
- How much financial assistance is provided under accidental death?
₹1,00,000 along with funeral assistance of ₹5,000. - How much financial assistance is provided under normal death?
₹25,000 along with funeral assistance of ₹5,000. - How much is provided in case of permanent disability?
₹75,000. - What is the eligible age to get the benefits?
Workers aged between 18 and 60 years. - Do construction workers have to register themselves?
Yes, they must be registered as beneficiaries under Section 12 of the Act. - What documents are required?
Death certificate, hospital certificate, police FIR copy, and a bank passbook photocopy. - How to apply for the scheme?
Applications are submitted offline at any choice center or labor office in the concerned area. - Is there any time limit to apply?
Yes, applications must be submitted within one year from the date of death, accident, or permanent disability.