What are the Benefits?
- Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹4,000/- is given to the Silicosis-affected worker categorized as category (A, B, or C) according to the ILO Classification, until he/she remains alive.
Who is Eligible?
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Common Questions
Who implements this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government of Haryana.
Who is eligible for the pension under this scheme?
Only workers confirmed to be suffering from Silicosis by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana, and categorized as category (A, B, or C) according to the ILO Classification are eligible.
How much is the monthly pension provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides a monthly pension of [?]4,000/-.
What is Silicosis?
Silicosis is an incurable lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, common in workplaces like stone crushers and mines.
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.
Who confirms the diagnosis of Silicosis?
The diagnosis is confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana.
How is the category of a Silicosis-affected worker determined?
The category (A, B, or C) is determined according to the ILO Classification by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board.
How can eligible workers apply for the pension benefits?
Eligible workers may visit the nearest Antyodaya Kendra or Labour Office and fill up the application form.