The “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana”, launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar, is designed to provide social security and financial assistance to workers and artisans in the unorganized sector, especially in case of permanent partial disability. This scheme ensures that workers facing partial disabilities due to accidents or other causes are provided financial support to help them cope with the challenges they face.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: ₹37,500/- for permanent partial disability.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a resident of Bihar state.
- The applicant must be a worker or craftsman in the unorganized sector within Bihar.
- The applicant’s age must be between 18 and 65 years.
- Note: Age is calculated as of 1st July of any year.
- Permanent Partial Disability: Refers to the condition where one eye or one leg becomes useless due to an accident or paralysis.
Application Process
Offline
- Visit the concerned office of the District Officer or Committee.
- Collect the application form, fill in all required details, and attach all the necessary documents (attested, if needed).
- Submit the completed application to the concerned District Officer or Labour Welfare Committee.
- Office Address:
- Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar
- Bihar State Labour Welfare Committee
- Niyojan Bhawan, Patna- 800 007
- Tel: 062-2520 053
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Address:
Documents Required
- Prescribed Application Form-2.
- Residential certificate.
- Proof of age (Aadhar Card, Voter Card, etc.).
- One photograph showing the disability status of the applicant.
- Copy of the police report regarding the accident (if applicable, or a certificate from the Mukhiya/Ward Councillor).
- Disability certificate issued by a government orthopedic surgeon.
- Certificate from the Mukhiya/Ward Member of Panchayat specifying the nature of work.
- Aadhar Card.
- Category (Caste) Certificate.
- Bank Account and IFSC (Photocopy of the first page of the passbook).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana”?The objective is to provide financial assistance to unorganized workers, especially in cases of permanent partial disability, to ensure social security.
- What financial assistance is provided under the “Permanent Partial Disability” component of this scheme?The scheme offers ₹37,500/- as financial assistance to workers who suffer from permanent partial disability.
- Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?The scheme is for workers and craftsmen in the unorganized sector who are residents of Bihar, aged between 18 and 65 years.
- How is the applicant’s age calculated for eligibility?Age is calculated as of 1st July of any year.
- Who is responsible for implementing the scheme?The scheme is implemented by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar.
- Where should the application for the scheme be submitted?Applications should be submitted to the District Officer or Labour Welfare Committee in the respective area or office as mentioned above.
- Is the scheme applicable to workers in organized sectors?No, this scheme is specifically for unorganized workers in the state of Bihar.
- Does the scheme cover total permanent disablement?No, the scheme specifically covers permanent partial disability, such as the loss of one eye or one leg due to accidents or paralysis.