Samajik Mukti
in West Bengal
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Key dates and updates (West Bengal)
Nationwide and West Bengal-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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Samajik Mukti in West Bengal
Samajik Mukti is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.
Apply for Samajik Mukti in West Bengal
Scheme Overview
The government issued 'Samajik Mukti' (Social Freedom) cards to unorganised sector workers of the State for Provident Fund & Other Social Benefit scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
The unorganized workers who want to become members should be residing in West Bengal
They should be between the age of 18 to 60 years.
The family income should not exceed 65 thousand rupees per month.
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Note: There is no income ceiling for construction workers and transport workers.
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Benefits
The benefits of this scheme include the following:
Provident Fund is given to the unorganised worker to provide financial security and stability.
Compensation in case of death or disability during work.
The government provides financial assistance to the children of beneficiaries who pursue higher studies (for the applicants registered for at least one year). Besides, they give training in safety and skill development.
The department also provides health treatment facilities to the unorganised workers who have registered under this scheme.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity Proof |
| 2 | Income Proof |
| 3 | Employment details |
How to Apply in West Bengal
The card is issued to all the people who fall in the eligibility criteria, which acts as the key to applying for all the social welfare schemes related to the welfare of the workers in the unorganised sector. For more details, you may visit your n…
Offline The card is issued to all the people who fall in the eligibility criteria, which acts as the key to applying for all the social welfare schemes related to the welfare of the workers in the unorganised sector. For more details, you may visit your nearest labour department office.
Common questions in West Bengal
Who can apply for Samajik Mukti in West Bengal?
Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Samajik Mukti. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Samajik Mukti in West Bengal?
Applicants in West Bengal 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 Samajik Mukti?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 26 July 2012 through 26 July 2012, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Samajik Mukti Card is a Smart Card (with 32 KB memory) which brings benefits to the workers of the unorganised sectors. "Samajik Mukti Card" is a photo identity smart card for unorganized workers. The card could be read from any R.L.O or L.W.F.C. The records of transaction made and/or benefits availed are electronically maintained and data is tamper proof and highly secured.