The Financial Assistance of Hearing Machine/Hearing Aid to Workers and their Dependents scheme is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board (HLWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Haryana. This initiative aims to support workers employed in industrial and commercial establishments—and their dependents—who experience hearing loss due to accidents or other reasons, by providing them with essential hearing aids.
Benefits
- Financial Support: Offers financial assistance up to ₹5,000 or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever is less.
- Periodic Benefit: The assistance is provided once every five years, allowing for regular updates or replacements of the hearing aid.
- Coverage for Dependents: The scheme extends its benefits not only to the worker but also to their dependents.
Eligibility
- Employment: The applicant should be employed in an industrial or commercial establishment in Haryana.
- Registration: The worker must be registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board (HLWB).
- Salary Limit: The worker’s monthly salary should not exceed ₹25,000.
- Service Period: The worker must have a fixed service period of at least one year.
- Frequency: The benefit is available once every five years during the service period.
- Hearing Loss: The scheme applies to workers and their dependents who have lost their hearing due to an accident or other reasons.
Application Process (Online)
Registration under the Haryana Labour Welfare Board
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of the Labour Department, Haryana.
- Access Beneficiary Login: Click on the “Welfare Board Beneficiary Login” link. If you don’t have login details, click “Click Here” to register.
- Read and Acknowledge: Read all instructions, tick the acknowledgment, then click “Submit”.
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Verification:
- If you do not have or have forgotten your PPP ID, select the corresponding option to be redirected to the PPP Portal.
- If you have a PPP ID, select “I have family ID”, enter your Family ID, click “Fetch Family Details”, select a family member, complete OTP verification, and click “Click to Verify”.
- Aadhaar Verification: Provide your Aadhaar number, tick the declaration checkbox, and click “Continue”.
- Complete Registration: Fill in the complete registration form and submit.
- Login: After successful registration, log in using your username and password.
- Work Experience Addition: Pay the registration fee and add a minimum of 90 days of work experience from the preceding year. Approval of work experience is required to avail the benefits.
Apply for Scheme Benefits
- Login to Beneficiary Portal: Visit the official website and click on “Welfare Board Beneficiary Login”.
- Enter Credentials: Provide your username, password, and captcha, then click “Submit”.
- Access Schemes: Click on “Schemes” to view available options.
- Select the Scheme: Choose “Financial Assistance for Hearing Machine/Hearing Aid” from the list and read its details.
- Fill Application Form: Complete the online application form with all required details and upload necessary documents.
- Submit: Click “Submit” to apply.
- Application Tracking: You can track your application status online, and updates will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Alternative: Apply via Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- Visit the Portal: Go to Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- Register as New User: Click on “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’, complete registration with your full name, email, mobile number, password, and state, then submit.
- OTP Verification: Verify your mobile number and email using the received OTP.
- Login: Use your registered email ID and password to log in.
- Apply for Services: Click on “Apply for Services”, then “View all Available Services”.
- Search and Select Scheme: Search for “Spectacle Scheme – Haryana Labour Welfare Board” (ensure to select the correct scheme related to hearing aid benefits) and proceed.
- Fetch Family Data: Enter your PPP Family ID and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data”, select the beneficiary, verify with OTP, and proceed.
- Complete Application: Fill in mandatory details, upload documents, preview, and submit.
Documents Required
For Registration under HLWB
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photograph
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
- Bank Account Details
- Proof of Residence (e.g., Ration Card)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of Age
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Other Documents: As required
For Scheme Benefits
- ID Proof of the Worker issued by the organization
- Employer Certificate
- Employee Salary Slip (from the previous month)
- Medical Certificate/Disability Certificate
- Prescription Slip and Purchase Bill of the hearing machine
- Affidavit/Undertaking (Self): Declaring that the benefit is not availed from any other source
- Attested Copy of Ration Card/ESI Card/Parivar Pehchan Patra (to prove dependency)
- Bank Account Details
- Other Documents: As specified
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A1: Workers employed in industrial or commercial establishments in Haryana, registered with the HLWB, with a monthly salary not exceeding ₹25,000, and with a minimum service period of one year are eligible. Their dependents are also eligible if they experience hearing loss.
Q2: What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A2: Eligible individuals receive financial assistance of ₹5,000 or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever is lower.
Q3: How often can a worker receive this benefit?
A3: The benefit is provided once every five years during the worker’s service period.
Q4: What is the salary limit for eligibility?
A4: The worker’s monthly salary should not exceed ₹25,000.
Q5: Is there a minimum service period required to qualify for the scheme?
A5: Yes, the worker must have a service period of at least one year.
Q6: Can dependents of the worker also avail of this benefit?
A6: Yes, both the worker and their dependents are eligible for assistance if they lose their hearing.
Q7: Under what circumstances can one apply for this scheme?
A7: The scheme is available for individuals who have lost their hearing due to an accident or any other reason.
Q8: How does one register for this scheme?
A8: Registration is done online via the official website of the Labour Department, Haryana or through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal, following the detailed steps provided above.
Q9: Where can applications for scheme benefits be submitted?
A9: Applications can be submitted online via the HLWB Beneficiary Portal or the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.