Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Permanent Partial Disability supports workers and craftsmen in the unorganised sector of Bihar by giving financial help if they suffer a permanent partial disability because of an accident. Under the latest rules, the one-time grant for this component is ₹50,000, and the scheme is being run by the Labour Resources Department of the Government of Bihar.
Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Permanent Partial Disability
This scheme is a social security cover for people who work as labourers or artisans in the unorganised sector and are not covered by any other government-funded insurance. It was first started in 2011 and later updated through the Bihar Shatabdi Unorganized Sector Workers and Artisans Social Security (Amendment) Scheme, 2024, which came into force in January 2024. The 2024 amendment simplified the grant amounts and the application process.
For example, if a local craftsman loses the use of one eye or one leg in an accident, this scheme gives him a one-time cash grant to help with his treatment and daily needs. The amount is paid directly into the bank account of the eligible person through NEFT or RTGS, so there is no middleman.
The scheme is still open for eligible workers and artisans of Bihar. Applications are accepted through the district labour offices, and the forms are available at the concerned offices and on the department website.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Permanent Partial Disability |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Bihar |
| Nodal Department | Labour Resources Department |
| Benefit Type | Cash grant |
| Grant Amount | ₹50,000 |
| Application Mode | Form-2 at district labour office |
| Official Website | state.bihar.gov.in/labour |
Benefits
When a worker or artisan suffers a permanent partial disability due to an accident, the scheme provides a one-time grant of ₹50,000. This amount was increased from the earlier ₹37,500 under the 2024 amendment, so eligible people now receive more support.
The grant is paid directly into the bank account of the applicant through NEFT or RTGS. A permanent partial disability is recognised when an accident or paralysis causes the loss of use of one eye or one leg. The accident must be caused by external violence, such as a road accident, electric shock, snake bite, drowning, fire burn, a fall from a tree or building, or an attack by wild animals. Self-inflicted injury, suicide, or accidents under the influence of alcohol are not covered.
Eligibility
To apply for this support, a person should meet the following conditions:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- The person must work as a labourer or craftsman in the unorganised sector within the state.
- The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 65 years on the date of application.
Age is proved through any one of these documents: a certificate from the Birth or Death Registrar, a Matric marksheet or original certificate showing the date of birth, Aadhaar card, driving licence, or voter identity card. The scheme does not apply to people already covered under any insurance scheme funded fully or partly by the state or central government, or to those who have already received a grant from the Disaster Management department after an accidental death.
Application Process
Applications for permanent partial disability are submitted in Form-2. The form must be given within five years from the date of the disability. Here is how to apply:
STEP 1 - Get Form-2 from the office of the Labour Enforcement Officer, Block Development Officer, Labour Superintendent, or District Magistrate. If the form is not available, the application can be written on plain paper with all the required documents.
STEP 2 - Fill in the form with correct details and attach all the required documents, including the disability certificate issued by a government orthopaedic surgeon.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed application to the concerned Labour Enforcement Officer, Block Development Officer, Labour Superintendent, or District Magistrate. After the enquiry, the grant is paid directly into the bank account through NEFT or RTGS.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready while applying for the permanent partial disability grant:
- Residential certificate of the applicant.
- Proof of age, such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, or matric marksheet.
- A self-attested photograph of the applicant showing the condition of disability.
- A copy of the information given to the police about the accident, or a certificate from the Mukhiya, Sarpanch, or Ward Councillor if a police report is not required under the law.
- Disability certificate issued by a government orthopaedic surgeon.
- Certificate from the Mukhiya, Sarpanch, or Ward Councillor specifying the nature of work the applicant was engaged in.
- Self-declaration of category (General, SC, or ST).
- Self-attested copy of the bank account details of the applicant.
References
Official website of the Labour Resources Department, Bihar
Bihar Shatabdi Unorganized Sector Workers and Artisans Social Security (Amendment) Scheme, 2024
FAQ's
What is the main goal of this scheme?
This scheme gives social security and cash support to workers and artisans in the unorganised sector of Bihar who face a permanent partial disability because of an accident.
How much will I receive under the Permanent Partial Disability component?
Under the updated rules, the one-time grant is ₹50,000. This was raised from the earlier ₹37,500 through the 2024 amendment.
Who is eligible to apply?
A person who is a permanent resident of Bihar, works in the unorganised sector, and is between 18 and 65 years of age can apply.
Which form do I use and where do I submit it?
Use Form-2 and submit it to the Labour Enforcement Officer, Block Development Officer, Labour Superintendent, or District Magistrate within five years of the disability.
How is the grant paid?
The amount is paid directly into the bank account of the applicant through NEFT or RTGS.
Which department runs this scheme?
The Labour Resources Department of the Government of Bihar runs and monitors the scheme.
Is this scheme open to organised sector employees?
No, it is only for workers and craftsmen in the unorganised sector.
Does this scheme cover total permanent disability too?
Yes, there is a separate component for permanent total disability with a higher grant of ₹1,00,000.