Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Accidental Death

Description
The “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar, aims to provide social security through various types of financial assistance to workers and artisans in the unorganized sector.

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Benefits
• **Financial Assistance:** ₹1,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Bihar state.
2. The applicant must work as a worker or craftsman in the unorganized sector within Bihar.
3. The applicant&amp;#39;s age must be between 18 and 65 years.
4. &gt; **Note****:**
5. - Applicant&amp;amp;#39;s age will be calculated as of the 1st of July of any year.
6. - **Accident:** Accident means an accident caused by external violence, which is visible and includes: railway or road accident, electric shock, snake bite, drowning in water, burning in fire, falling from tree or building, attack by wild animals, terrorism and criminal attack etc. But death, injury or disability caused by voluntary injury, suicide or intoxication will not be included in it.

Required Documents
• Prescribed Application Form-1.
• Residential certificate of the deceased.
• Certificate of dependents issued by the Zonal Officer.
• Death certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Copy of information given in the police station regarding the accident (if giving information in the police station is not required by law, then certificate given by the Mukhiya/Ward Councillor).
• Death certificate or investigation report or Panchnama.
• Proof of age of the deceased (Aadhar card, voter card, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana”?
A: The scheme aims to provide social security through financial assistance to workers and artisans in the unorganized sector in Bihar.

Q: What financial assistance is provided under the “Accidental Death” component of this scheme?
A: Under this component, [?]1,00,000/- is provided as financial assistance to the families of workers or craftsmen in case of accidental death.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: The applicant must be a resident of Bihar, work in the unorganized sector as a worker or craftsman, and be aged between 18 and 65 years.

Q: How is the applicant's age calculated for eligibility?
A: The applicant's age is calculated as of the 1st of July of any given year.

Q: Who is responsible for implementing the scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar.

Q: Where should the application for the scheme be submitted?
A: The application may be submitted to the concerned District Officer or Labour Welfare Committee.

Q: Is the scheme applicable to workers in organized sectors?
A: No, the scheme is only applicable to workers and artisans in the unorganized sector.

Q: Does the scheme cover natural deaths?
A: No, the financial assistance is provided only in case of accidental deaths.