The “Spectacles Scheme” is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board (HLWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Haryana. This scheme provides financial assistance to workers employed in industrial or commercial establishments in Haryana, as well as their dependents, for the purchase of spectacles in cases of visual impairment. Assistance is provided up to ₹1,500 or the actual price of the spectacles, whichever is lower, and can be availed once every five years.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
Up to ₹1,500 is provided for the purchase of spectacles. If the actual cost is lower than ₹1,500, then the actual cost is reimbursed. - Frequency:
The benefit is available as a one-time assistance in every five-year block.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a worker employed in an industrial or commercial establishment in Haryana.
- The worker must be registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board.
- The monthly salary of the worker should not exceed ₹25,000.
- The worker’s service period should be fixed for at least one year.
- After obtaining a doctor’s prescription, the application must be submitted within three months from the date of the bill for purchasing spectacles.
- The scheme benefit is available only once per beneficiary during the five-year period.
- The benefit extends to the worker or his/her dependents in case of visual impairment.
Application Process
Online Registration and Application:
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Registration Under HLWB:
- Visit the official website of the Labour Department Haryana (https://hrylabour.gov.in/).
- Click on “Welfare Board Beneficiary Login.” If you do not have login details, click on “Click Here” to register.
- Follow the instructions, including verification via Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Family ID or Aadhaar Number.
- Fill in all mandatory fields, upload your photograph, and complete the registration process. You will receive login credentials via SMS/email.
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Applying for Scheme Benefits:
- Log in to your account using your username and password.
- Click on “Schemes” to view the list of available schemes.
- Select “Spectacles Scheme – Haryana Labour Welfare Board” and read its details.
- Fill in the online application form with all required details.
- Upload the necessary documents, including a doctor’s prescription and bill/receipt for the spectacles.
- Preview and submit your application.
- An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number for verification, and upon successful submission, you will receive an acknowledgment.
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Application Tracking:
- You can track your application status online through the official website. Updates will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Alternative Portal – Antyodaya-SARAL:
- You may also register and apply through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal (https://saralharyana.gov.in/).
- Follow the “New User” registration process, verify via OTP, and then log in to apply for the scheme benefits as described above.
Documents Required
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For HLWB Registration:
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size photograph
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) or Aadhaar details
- Bank account details
- Proof of residence (e.g., Ration Card)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of age
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
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For Scheme Benefits:
- ID proof issued by your organization
- Employer Certificate
- Employee Salary Slip (Previous Month)
- Doctor’s prescription along with the bill/receipt for purchasing spectacles
- Undertaking (Self)
- Attested copy of the Ration Card/ESI Card/Parivar Pehchan Patra (to prove dependency)
- Bank account details
- Any other documents as required by the Board
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries receive up to ₹1,500 for the purchase of spectacles, or the actual cost if it is lower. -
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Workers employed in industrial or commercial establishments in Haryana, registered with HLWB, earning a monthly salary not exceeding ₹25,000, and having a fixed service period of at least one year. The benefit can be availed by the worker or his/her dependents if a doctor’s prescription is provided. -
Is there a salary limit for eligibility?
Yes, the monthly salary must not exceed ₹25,000. -
What is the service period requirement?
The worker must have a fixed service period of at least one year. -
How often can a worker avail of the scheme benefits?
The benefit is provided once every five years. -
What is the application process for the Spectacles Scheme?
The application is processed online through the HLWB portal or the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. Detailed registration, application submission, and tracking steps are provided on these platforms. -
Where can workers register under the Haryana Labour Welfare Board?
Registration is available on the official website of the Labour Department Haryana (https://hrylabour.gov.in/). -
What is the timeframe for submitting applications after purchasing spectacles?
The application must be submitted within three months from the date of the bill for purchasing spectacles. -
Can dependents of workers also benefit from the scheme?
Yes, the scheme benefits apply to both the worker and his/her dependents. -
Is the financial assistance provided only once?
Yes, it is provided once in every five-year block.