New Social Security Scheme in Bihar: How Can Unorganized Laborers Benefit?

Dear All, There will be a new scheme in Bihar State, i.e., compensation under social security for unorganized labor, in addition to ESI, BOCW, and WC. The laborers need to enlist their names at the local labor office. The compensation amount will be paid by the Labor Department. The detailed compensation chart will be uploaded shortly.

Thanks,
Subroto

The state government of Bihar launched the Unorganized Sector Workers and Artisans Social Security Scheme at a function organized in March 2012 to commemorate Bihar's centenary. Workers aged between 18 and 65 years, working in unorganized sectors, will be covered under this scheme. Dependents of a worker who dies in an accident will receive Rs 1 lakh, and Rs 75,000 in case of injury leading to disability. Additionally, Rs 30,000 will be provided in the event of natural death. Children of those employed in 88 types of unorganized sectors will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 1,200 to pursue studies in industrial training institutes (ITI) or polytechnics. This scheme is expected to benefit over 50,000 workers currently employed in the construction field.

You are right, but there are a few other facilities as well, as far as I know. However, I will be able to post the same notification shortly.

Thanks,
Subroto Mukherjee