About this social welfare scheme
Under this scheme, in case of death of the Silicosis victim, financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/- will be payable to the widow or widower if the deceased was married, or to his/her nominee in case deceased was unmarried.
The "Assistance on Death" scheme, implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government of Haryana, provides financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/- in the event of the death of a Silicosis victim. If the deceased was married, the assistance will be payable to the widow or widower. If the deceased was unmarried, the amount will be given to their nominee.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Assistance on Death- Haryana Silicosis Board (AD-HSB) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Haryana |
| Official portal | hrylabour.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government Of Haryana |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Family |
| Application mode | Offline / Online - via CSC |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💼Construction Worker, Unorganized Worker, Organized Worker
- 📝Offline / Online - via CSC
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under this scheme, in the event of the death of a Silicosis victim, financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/- will be provided.
Note 1: If the deceased was married, the assistance will be payable to the widow or widower.
Note 2: If the deceased was unmarried, the financial assistance will be given to the nominee.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be the widow/widower/nominee of the deceased worker.
- The deceased worker should have been suffering from silicosis as confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana.
- The deceased worker should have been employed in a factory or at a construction site.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 01: The applicant may visit the nearest Labour Office and collect the application form. The Application Performa (Annexure VIII) may also be downloaded from the Official Website of the Labour Department Haryana.
Step 02: Fill out the application form with all required details, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Step 03: Attach all necessary documents, including medical certificates, proof of identity, and the certificate of being the widow/widower or nominee, if applicable, etc.
Step 04: Submit the completely filled application form along with supporting documents to the Assistant Director, Industrial Health of your concerned jurisdiction.
Step 05: The Assistant Director will review the application and then forward it to the Office of the Labour Commissioner-cum-Welfare Commissioner, Haryana.
Step 06: Await notification from the Labour Department regarding the approval or any further requirements for your application.
Step 07: Upon approval, the financial assistance will be processed and provided to the applicant as per the scheme's guidelines.
Online - via CSC
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the eligible applicant may visit the nearest Antyodaya Kendra and fill up the form.
Frequently asked questions
Who implements the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government of Haryana.
What is Silicosis?
Silicosis is an incurable lung disease prevalent in workplaces like stone crushers and mines, caused by inhaling silica dust.
What are the symptoms of Silicosis?
Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite, chest pain, dry cough, respiratory failure, and it eventually leads to death.
What kind of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/- is provided.
Who receives the financial assistance if the deceased Silicosis victim was married?
The widow or widower of the deceased receives the financial assistance.
Who receives the financial assistance if the deceased Silicosis victim was unmarried?
The nominee of the deceased receives the financial assistance.
Where can affected Silicosis workers receive treatment?
Workers under the Employee State Insurance Act, 1948 receive care at ESI hospitals, while others are treated at district hospitals and medical colleges by the Health Department.
What is the eligibility criteria for the scheme?
The applicant must be the widow, widower, or nominee of a deceased worker who was confirmed to have Silicosis and was employed in a factory or at a construction site.
How can eligible applicants apply for the scheme benefits?
Eligible applicants may visit the nearest Antyodaya Kendra and fill up the application form.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Notification- Hindi hrylabour.gov.in (PDF)
- Official Website hrylabour.gov.in
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