Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Total Permanent Disability is a dedicated welfare initiative designed to provide financial support of ₹75,000 to eligible unorganized sector workers and craftsmen in instances of total permanent disability.
Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Total Permanent Disability - Introduction
Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Total Permanent Disability is supported by the labour resources department of Bihar to ensure social security for those working hard in our communities. This scheme aims to provide a safety net for workers and artisans in the unorganized sector by offering financial assistance when they face life-altering injuries.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Total Permanent Disability |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| State | Bihar |
| Categories | Health & Wellness, Social Welfare & Empowerment |
| Nodal Department | Labour Resources Department |
| Benefit Amount | ₹75,000 |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Open Date | 2011-04-01 |
Benefits
If you face a total permanent disability due to an accident, this scheme provides a financial grant of ₹75,000 to help you and your family manage expenses during a difficult time.
Eligibility
To qualify for this assistance, you should meet the following criteria:
- You must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- You should earn your living as a worker or craftsman within the unorganized sector.
- You must be between 18 and 65 years of age.
For instance, if Mr. Ramesh is 40 years old and a local carpenter, he qualifies provided he meets the residence and registration requirements. Please note that your age is calculated as of July 1st of any given year. Total permanent disability includes conditions where accidents render both eyes, both hands, or both legs useless, or cases where a combination of one eye, one hand, and one leg is lost, as well as cases of paralysis leading to loss of brain function.
Application Process
You should follow these steps to complete your online application process or offline submission:
Step 1: Visit the office of your local district officer or the labour welfare committee.
Step 2: Collect the required application form, fill it out completely, and attach all necessary documents.
Step 3: Submit your completed forms to the district officer or labour welfare committee at the address mentioned below.
Office Address: Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar, Bihar State Labour Welfare Committee, Niyojan Bhawan, Patna - 800 007. Phone: 062-2520 053. Email: edbslws2017@gmail.com
Documents
When preparing your required documents list, please ensure you have the following:
- Prescribed Application Form-2.
- Residential certificate.
- Proof of age (such as your Aadhar card or voter card).
- One recent photograph clearly showing the disability status.
- Official police station report regarding the accident or a certificate from the village Mukhiya/Ward Councillor if no police report is applicable.
- Official disability certificate issued by a government orthopedic surgeon.
- Certificate from your Mukhiya, Ward Member, or Councillor confirming your nature of work.
- Aadhar Card copy.
- Caste certificate for category verification.
- Photocopy of your bank passbook showing your account number and IFSC code.
References
View Official Scheme Guidelines
FAQ's
What is the primary objective of this scheme?
This scheme aims to provide essential social security and financial assistance to workers and artisans in the unorganized sector of Bihar.
What amount is provided if I face total permanent disability?
Eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time financial assistance grant of ₹75,000.
Who is eligible to apply for this support?
Any resident of Bihar who works as a laborer or craftsman in the unorganized sector and is aged between 18 and 65 years is eligible.
How is my age determined for eligibility?
Your age is officially calculated as of the 1st of July of the current year.
Which department manages this scheme?
The Labour Resources Department of the Government of Bihar manages and implements this initiative.
Where do I submit my application?
You should submit your application to your local district officer or the dedicated labour welfare committee.
Does this apply to organized sector employees?
No, this scheme is strictly available to those working in the unorganized sector.
Does the scheme cover partial disabilities?
No, the financial grant is specifically reserved for cases of total permanent disability as defined in the official guidelines.