The Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana was launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar to provide financial assistance to workers and artisans in the unorganised sector in the event of accidental death. This scheme offers social security to workers through various forms of financial support, including compensation for accidental death.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: ₹1,00,000/- in case of accidental death.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Bihar.
- The applicant must work as a worker or craftsman in the unorganised sector within Bihar.
- The applicant’s age must be between 18 and 65 years (age will be calculated as of the 1st of July of any year).
- Accident Definition: The term ‘accident’ includes external violence causing death such as railway or road accidents, electric shock, snake bite, drowning, fire, falling from a height, attack by wild animals, terrorism, and criminal attacks. It does not include deaths or injuries from voluntary injuries, suicide, or intoxication.
Application Process
- Step 1: Visit the concerned District Officer or Committee.
- Step 2: Collect and fill out the application form and attach all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
- Step 3: Submit the completed application to the concerned District Officer or Labour Welfare Committee at the address below.
Office Address:
Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar
Bihar State Labour Welfare Committee
Niyojan Bhawan, Patna-800007
Tel: 062-2520 053
Email: [email protected]
Documents Required
- Prescribed Application Form-1
- Residential Certificate of the deceased
- Certificate of dependents issued by the Zonal Officer
- Death Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Police Report (if applicable), or certificate from Mukhiya/Ward Councillor
- Investigation Report or Panchnama
- Proof of Age of the deceased (Aadhar card, voter card, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of compensation for accidental deaths of unorganised sector workers. - What financial assistance is provided under the “Accidental Death” component of this scheme?
₹1,00,000/- will be provided as compensation in the event of an accidental death. - Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Workers and artisans in the unorganised sector aged 18 to 65 years are eligible, provided they meet other conditions. - How is the applicant’s age calculated for eligibility?
The applicant’s age is calculated as of the 1st of July of the current year. - Who is responsible for implementing the scheme?
The Labour Resources Department of Bihar is responsible for implementing the scheme. - Where should the application for the scheme be submitted?
The application should be submitted to the District Officer or Labour Welfare Committee. - Is the scheme applicable to workers in organized sectors?
No, this scheme is specifically for workers in the unorganised sector. - Does the scheme cover natural deaths?
No, the scheme covers only accidental deaths as defined by the guidelines.