The Mukhyamantri Nirmaan Shramik Pension Sahayata scheme was initiated by the Chhattisgarh Labor Department on 29 March 2023. This scheme is designed to provide critical financial assistance to building and construction workers who face daily income loss due to insufficient work opportunities. By ensuring a steady monthly pension, the scheme aims to secure the livelihood of senior workers, thereby reducing economic insecurity in vulnerable sections of the community.
Overview
- Launched by: Chhattisgarh Labor Department
- Launch Date: 29 March 2023
- Target Group: Building and construction workers
- Objective: To compensate for the loss of regular income and ensure financial stability through a monthly pension.
Benefits
- Pension for Beneficiary: ₹1,500 per month
- Pension for Widow: ₹700 per month
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Requirement: Must be 60 years or older.
- Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of registration as a construction worker with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Exclusivity Clause: Beneficiaries already receiving benefits under any other state or central scheme are not eligible.
- Specific Exclusion: Workers who have availed benefits under the Chief Minister Syan Sahayata Yojana are ineligible.
- Survival Certificate: A certificate must be submitted every March to continue receiving the pension.
- Family Provisions:
- If both spouses are registered workers and receive pensions, only one will continue to receive the pension after the death of a spouse.
- If the husband dies before the wife reaches 60, the wife receives a family pension until she turns 60, at which point she can apply for the standard pension.
- Application Window: A six-month period—from 59 years and 3 months to 60 years—during which eligible beneficiaries can apply.
Application Process (Online)
- Visit the Official Website: Access the Chhattisgarh Labour Department portal.
- Navigation:
- Click on “Apply” under “Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board”.
- Form Details:
- Select Group Name: “Bhavan Evan Koi Sannirmaan”
- Select Service: “Yojana”
- Select Action: “Aavedan”
- Enter Details:
- Choose your district and enter your old/new registration number, then click next.
- Select Scheme: Choose the appropriate scheme name.
- Complete and Submit: Fill out the online form with all required details and submit.
Documents Required
- Labor Registration Certificate: Original scanned copy of the surviving labor registration certificate.
- Photograph: A live photo of both the husband and wife (or the surviving spouse if one is deceased).
- Death Certificate: For claims under the family pension provision.
- Identity Proof: Original scanned copy of the beneficiary’s Aadhaar card.
- Bank Details: Original scanned copy of the beneficiary’s bank passbook.
- Life Certificate: Issued by the competent authority.
- Age Proof: Original scanned copy of the age proof document submitted during registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this scheme?
A pension initiative designed to provide financial security to construction workers in Chhattisgarh. - What is the objective of the scheme?
To offer steady income support by compensating for daily work income losses. - What are the benefits?
A monthly pension of ₹1,500 for the beneficiary and ₹700 for the widow. - Who is eligible?
Construction workers aged 60 or above who meet residency and registration criteria. - What is the minimum membership eligibility?
At least 10 years of registration as a construction worker. - Can beneficiaries avail of benefits from another scheme concurrently?
No, beneficiaries already receiving benefits under any other parallel scheme are not eligible. - When must the survival certificate be submitted?
Every March. - What is the procedure to apply?
The application is processed online through the official portal. - Where can one find the official application?
On the official website of the Chhattisgarh Labour Department.