Financial Assistance (Kanyadaan) on the Occasion of Marriage of Daughter- Haryana Silicosis Board

Description
The “Financial Assistance Kanyadaan on the Occasion of Marriage of Daughter” scheme is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹51,000/- is provided to workers suffering from silicosis, as confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana, for the marriage of up to three of their daughters. Note: Silicosis, an incurable lung disease prevalent in workplaces like stone crushers and mines, is a notifiable disease in Haryana under the Factories Act, of 1948, and the Building and Other Construction Workers RE & CS Act, of 1996. Upon confirmation by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, affected workers are swiftly referred to hospitals for treatment; those under the Employee State Insurance Act, 1948 receive care at ESI hospitals, while others are provided free treatment at district hospitals and medical colleges by the Health Department, with the option for reimbursement for necessary resources unavailable locally, facilitated by the Labour Department. Symptoms of Silicosis • Associated with T.B • Shortness of breath • Fatigue • Loss of appetite Anorexia . • Chest pain; dry with non-productive cough Whooping Cough . • Respiratory failure • Eventually leads to death

Benefits
• Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹51,000/- is provided to workers suffering from silicosis for the marriage of up to three daughters.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant/worker should be employed in a factory or at a construction site.
2. The worker who is suffering from silicosis as confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana can avail the benefits under this scheme for the marriage of their daughter.
3. The worker should be registered with the Haryana Silicosis Board.
4. The assistance is available for the marriage of up to three daughters of the worker only.

Required Documents
• 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
• Identity card of worker
• Copy of Aadhaar Card & Voter ID Card
• Marriage invitation card attested by Sarpanch/Ward member
• Death certificate of the worker if the worker is not alive
• Date of birth proof of daughter getting married
• Copy of Bank Passbook
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who implements this scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government of Haryana.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides [?]51,000/- per daughter's marriage, up to a maximum of three daughters.

Q: What is silicosis?
A: Silicosis is an incurable lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, prevalent in workplaces like stone crushers and mines.

Q: What are the symptoms of silicosis?
A: Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite, chest pain, dry cough, respiratory failure, and it can eventually lead to death.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Workers suffering from silicosis confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana, and employed in a factory or construction site.

Q: How many daughters' marriages can be covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance for the marriage of up to three daughters.

Q: How can an eligible applicant apply for the scheme benefits?
A: The applicant can visit the nearest Antyodaya Kendra or Labour Office and fill up the application form to apply for the benefits.