Labour Accident benefit Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
in Gujarat
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Labour Accident benefit Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board in Gujarat
Labour Accident benefit Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Labour Accident benefit Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to workers (Shramyogis) who become disabled during their duty period due to an accident or any other reason at the working premises of the establishment.
Eligibility Criteria
Workers who have become disabled during their duty period due to an accident or any other reason at the working premises of the establishment can avail of the benefits under the scheme.
Only those workers (Shramyogis) whose organization/unit has regularly paid their Labour Welfare Fund for the last one year will be eligible.
**Note 01:** Application must be made within 2 years of the accident. Applications received after the deadline will be processed at the office.
**Note 02:** The worker has to submit proof of payment of said amount by the organization.
**Note 03:** The decision of the Welfare Commissioner will be final and the jurisdiction will be Ahmedabad.
Benefits
Under the scheme, workers with disabilities ranging from 40% to 70% will receive financial assistance of ₹25,000/-.
Workers with disabilities exceeding 70% will receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/-.
**Note:** The organization has to pay ₹12,500/- for disabilities ranging from 40% to 70%, and for disabilities exceeding 70%, the benefit amount is ₹25,000/-. Additionally, any amount to be paid as per law will be covered by the board.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 2 | A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card of Labour |
| 4 | Labour Welfare Fund Account Number |
| 5 | Proof of payment of said amount by the organization |
| 6 | Disability certificate |
| 7 | [Bonafide certificate](https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ApplicationDocuments/GLWB/Bonafide.pdf) |
| 8 | Bank account details/Bank Passbook |
| 9 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Labour Accident benefit Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Labour Accident benefit Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Labour Accident benefit Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.