Contributory Social Security Scheme
in Jammu and Kashmir
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Contributory Social Security Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir
Contributory Social Security Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apply for Contributory Social Security Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir
Scheme Overview
The "Contributory Social Security Scheme (CSSS)" intends to provide social security to marginal workers on a contributory basis. The duration of the scheme shall be for a period of 5 years, or 10 years. The amount will be deposited in a bank account opened for the beneficiary.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should not be below 18 years of age.
The applicant should be a Marginal Worker (agriculture and non-agricultural labor, rural barber, craftsman, shepherd, blacksmith, mason, weaver, etc.).
The income of the applicant (from all sources) should not exceed ₹ 48,000/- per annum.
The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The applicant or his spouse should not be a beneficiary of any existing scheme.
Benefits
A contribution of ₹ 300/- by the state and ₹ 200/- by the beneficiary shall be made per quarter for 5 or 10 years into the joint account opened for this purpose.
The amount will be deposited in a bank account opened for the beneficiary, which will remain pledged to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for the period of the scheme.
On completion of the scheme, the beneficiary has the option to withdraw the whole amount or re-invest in a pension scheme.
The beneficiary is insured under this scheme.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof of Residence of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. |
| 2 | Proof of Identity. |
| 3 | Proof of Age (issued by the Board of School Education/Educational institution last attended, or Block Medical Officer in case of illiterate persons). |
| 4 | Certificate of Profession and Income (from the Revenue Department not below the rank of Tehsildar or from the Administrator / Chairman of the concerned Local Government Body from the Sarpanch of the concerned Panchayat). |
| 5 | Three passport-size photographs. |
| 6 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 7 | Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc) of Self or of the Guardian. |
| 8 | Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office. |
How to Apply in Jammu and Kashmir
Step 1: Visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Office or the District Social Welfare Office or the Nodal Bank, and request a hard copy of the format of the CSSS application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Offline Step 1: Visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Office or the District Social Welfare Office or the Nodal Bank, and request a hard copy of the format of the CSSS application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Offline Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicants, the applications shall be consolidated by the TSWO and forwarded to the DSWO for approval/sanction by the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
Offline Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicants, the applications shall be consolidated by the TSWO and forwarded to the DSWO for approval/sanction by the District Level Sanctioning Committee.
Step 2: After obtaining the approval, the DSWO shall issue authorization to the designated nodal branch of the J&K Bank to admit the beneficiary as a member of the scheme.
Offline Step 2: After obtaining the approval, the DSWO shall issue authorization to the designated nodal branch of the J&K Bank to admit the beneficiary as a member of the scheme.
Step 3: The branch concerned shall open a recurring social security deposit account (tailor-made for the purpose) in the name of the beneficiary to which contribution by the state and beneficiary shall be made.
Offline The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) / Deputy Commissioner can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.
Common questions in Jammu and Kashmir
Who can apply for Contributory Social Security Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir?
Eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Contributory Social Security Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Contributory Social Security Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir?
Applicants in Jammu and Kashmir typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Contributory Social Security Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2000 through 1 January 2000, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to marginal workers on a contributory basis.