The Silicosis Affected Workers Welfare Scheme is an initiative launched by the Government of Rajasthan to provide financial assistance to workers suffering from silicosis and their families.
Silicosis Pidit Hita-dhikariyon Hetu Sahayata Yojana - Introduction
Silicosis Pidit Hita-dhikariyon Hetu Sahayata Yojana has been started for the laborers working in stone mines in Rajasthan.
An assistance scheme has been started for the beneficiaries suffering from silicosis. In which financial assistance will be provided to laborers and workers in case of silicosis or death.
Applicants can apply for the assistance scheme to silicosis victims through both online and offline modes.
Benefits
- In case of suffering from silicosis : ₹1,00,000/-
- In case of death of a victim of silicosis : ₹3,00,000/-
Eligibility
- Those construction workers who are registered with the Board as beneficiaries and are depositing contributions
- The beneficiary is suffering from silicosis as certified by the Pneumoconiosis Medical Board constituted under the Rajasthan Workmen's Compensation (Occupational Diseases) Rules, 1965.
- The beneficiary cannot receive silicosis assistance amount from the Rajasthan Environment and Health Care Fund (Rehab).
). A person suffering from silicosis will be eligible to get assistance only under any one of the schemes of Rajasthan Environment and Health Cess Fund or the Board.
Exclusions
Those workers who work in mines and quarries and on whom the provisions of the Mines Act, 1952 apply and buildings or other construction works not included in the definition of building or other construction work in Section 2 (d) of the Act, will not be eligible to receive assistance from the Board.
Application Process
- Step-1: Applicant has to visit the sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Step-2: Click on the option "Register".
- Step-3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.
- Citizen
- Step-4: Choose either one option from Jan Aadhaar Or Google to process further.
- Jan Aadhaar : Enter the Jan Aadhaar number, click on the ‘Next’ button, Select your name, the name of the head of the family and all the other members and Click on the ‘Send OTP’ button. Enter the ‘OTP’ and Click on the ‘Verify OTP’ button to complete the registration.
- Google : Enter the Gmail ID, click on the ‘Next’ button, Enter the password. A new link appears on screen, now click on the new SSO link. SSO ID will appear on screen, now create the password. Enter Mobile number, click on registration.
- Step-1: Applicant has to visit the sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Step-2: After login, the dashboard will open.
- Step-3: Click on “LDMS” option.
- Step-4: In LDMS, select "Welfare Schemes" from the side menu and select BOCW Welfare Board.
- Step-5: Now click on "Apply for Scheme" on screen.
- Step-6: On this new page, you will get a list of names of all the schemes of Rajasthan Shramik Card, out of which click on the name of "Yojana".
- Step-7: Fill out all the relevant details.
- Step-8: Submit.
Application for financial assistance can be made for a period of 6 months from the date of issuance of the certificate by the Pneumoconiosis Medical Board and in case of death, for 6 months from the date of death. In special circumstances, the time limit can be relaxed by the Divisional Secretary after a satisfactory and appropriate reason for the delay is explained.