Rehabilitation Assistance- Haryana Silicosis Board
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

Under this scheme, silicosis-affected workers confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board will receive a one-time assistance of ₹5,00,000. If the worker dies before receiving the assistance, the amount will be payable to the widow or widower if married, or to one of the living parents if unmarried.

Benefits:
1. Under this scheme, a one-time assistance of ₹5,00,000/- will be given to silicosis-affected workers upon confirmation by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board.
   1. In case of the death of a worker before receiving the rehabilitation assistance after confirmation of Silicosis, the assistance shall be payable to:

  - Widow/ widower if the worker was married or
  - To one of the living parents if the worker was unmarried

Eligibility:
1. Any worker confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana as suffering from silicosis shall be eligible for assistance under the scheme.
   1. If the worker dies before receiving the rehabilitation assistance after confirmation of silicosis, the assistance shall be payable to the widow or widower if the worker was married, or to one of the living parents if the worker was unmarried.
   1. The worker should be registered with the Haryana Silicosis Board.
   1. The worker should be employed in a factory or at a construction site.

**Note:** Any worker suffering from Silicosis and confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board shall be issued an Identity Card by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration under the Haryana Silicosis Board:
Step 01: The applicant should visit the Official Website of the Labour Department Haryana.
Step 02: On the home page, click on the “Silicosis Board Beneficiary Login”, a new window page will be opened. If you don't have login details then click on “Click Here” to register.
Step 03: Fill in all the required details, upload all necessary documents, and provide your work experience.
Step 04: Agree with the declaration and click on the ‘continue’ button to submit the registration form.
Step 05: A confirmation page will appear, and a registration number will be sent to the applicant via SMS/email.
Step 06: After the final submission, you can log into your account using your username and password.
Apply for scheme benefits:To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the eligible applicant may visit the nearest Antyodaya Kendra and fill up the application form.

[Offline]
Registration under the Haryana Silicosis Board:Step 01: The applicant may visit the nearest Labour Office and collect the application form. The Application Performa (Annexure I)  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, etc.
Step 04: Submit the 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, Haryana regarding the approval or any further requirements for your application.
Step 07: Upon approval, the applicant will receive their registration details and ID Card.
Apply for scheme benefits:Step 01: The applicant may visit the nearest Labour Office and collect the application form. The Application Performa (Annexure II) may also be downloaded from the Official Website of 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 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.

Documents Required:
Documents required for registration under the Haryana Silicosis Board:
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size photograph
Medical Report (X-Ray, CT Scan, Medical Prescription, Any Other)
General Document ( ESI Card, Any Other)
Work experience document
Proof of residence
Ration Card
Bank account details
Proof of age
Any other documents as required
Documents required for Scheme Benefits:
Copy of Identity card
Copy of Aadhaar Card & Voter ID
Death certificate, in case of death of silicosis-affected worker before receiving the said assistance
Proof of being the spouse/parent, in case of death of silicosis-affected worker
Copy of Bank Pass Book
Medical Records/reports
Any other documents as required