Kalyani Sahayata Yojana (Madhya Pradesh Labor Welfare Board)

Description
The "Kalyani Sahayata Yojana" is implemented by the Labour Welfare Board under the Labour Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide financial assistance to the widows of organized sector workers. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹6,000/- every six months totaling ₹12,000/- per year will be provided to the wife of a deceased worker employed in an industrial unit or establishment in Madhya Pradesh. The application must be submitted within one year of the worker& 39;s death. Assistance continues annually upon submission of an affidavit confirming the widow is alive and has not remarried.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, eligible widows of deceased workers receive financial assistance of ₹6,000/- every six months, in June and December. This amounts to a total of ₹12,000/- per year.
• **Time limit:** The assistance amount will be paid to the concerned within 30 days of receipt of the application in the designated office for one year from the date of death of worker.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The applicant should be the widow of the deceased worker.
3. The deceased worker should have been employed in an industrial institution or establishment covered by the Madhya Pradesh Labor Welfare Fund Act, 1982, for at least one year prior to his death.
4. The deceased worker should have been registered with the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board.
5. The widow should not have remarried.
6. The widow should not be receiving financial assistance from any other government department.
7. **Note:** The Board must have received regular contributions from the industrial institution or establishment for the deceased worker, in accordance with the rules.

Required Documents
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
• Death Certificate of the deceased worker
• Bank Passbook/bank account details
• Certificate (Affidavit) of Kalyani (Widow) is not remarried
• Certification of application from institute/establishment
• Any other documents as required
• **Note:** Every year, it is necessary for the widow (Kalyani) to submit a certificate that she is alive and has not remarried.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: Eligible widows receive [?]6,000/- every six months, totaling [?]12,000/- per year.

Q: When is the financial assistance paid?
A: The assistance is paid in June and December each year.

Q: What is the time limit for receiving the assistance?
A: The assistance amount will be paid within 30 days of receipt of the application at the designated office, for one year from the date of the worker's death.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: The widow of a deceased worker who was employed in an industrial establishment covered by the Madhya Pradesh Labor Welfare Fund Act, 1982, for at least one year before death is eligible.

Q: How can one apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants should visit the nearest 'Lok Seva Kendra' or the regional offices and labour welfare centers of the Board with all relevant documents to apply.

Q: Where can the application forms be obtained?
A: Application forms can be obtained from regional offices, labour welfare centers, and are also available on the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board.

Q: Is there a specific format for the application form?
A: Yes, the application form should be filled out in the prescribed format available on the Board's official website or at the offices.

Q: Are there any fees for applying for the scheme?
A: There is no administrative fee payable to the Board for availing of this service. However, an application fee as prescribed by the e-Governance/Lok Seva Kendra must be paid.

Q: How will the applicant know if their application is accepted or rejected?
A: Information regarding the acceptance or rejection of the application will be sent via SMS to the mobile number provided by the applicant.

Q: How can one file an appeal if the application is rejected?
A: 1. First Appeal: Against the order of the Designated Officer, appeal to the Assistant Welfare Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board.
2. Second Appeal: Against the order of the first appellate officer, appeal to the Welfare Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board.

Q: Is there a time limit for resolving appeals?
A: The first appeal must be resolved within a maximum of 30 working days.

Q: Can the financial assistance be continued if the widow remarries?
A: No, the financial assistance is discontinued if the widow remarries.