Silicosis Rehabilitation Pension- Haryana Silicosis Board

Description
The scheme “Silicosis Rehabilitation Pension” is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹4,000/- is given to the Silicosis-affected worker categorized as category A, B, or C according to the ILO Classification, until he/she remains alive. Only workers who are confirmed to be suffering from Silicosis by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana, will be eligible for the assistance. 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, a monthly pension of ₹4,000/- is given to the Silicosis-affected worker categorized as category (A, B, or C) according to the ILO Classification, until he/she remains alive.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Only workers who are confirmed to be suffering from Silicosis by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana, will be eligible for the assistance.
2. The Silicosis-affected worker should be categorized as either category A, B, or C according to the ILO Classification.
3. The worker should have been registered with the Haryana Silicosis Board.
4. The worker should have been employed in a factory or at a construction site.

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 the worker
• Copy of Aadhaar Card & Voter ID Card
• All medical records/reports
• 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: Who is eligible for the pension under this scheme?
A: Only workers confirmed to be suffering from Silicosis by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana, and categorized as category (A, B, or C) according to the ILO Classification are eligible.

Q: How much is the monthly pension provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides a monthly pension of [?]4,000/-.

Q: What is Silicosis?
A: Silicosis is an incurable lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, common 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 eventually leads to death.

Q: Who confirms the diagnosis of Silicosis?
A: The diagnosis is confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana.

Q: How is the category of a Silicosis-affected worker determined?
A: The category (A, B, or C) is determined according to the ILO Classification by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board.

Q: How can eligible workers apply for the pension benefits?
A: Eligible workers may visit the nearest Antyodaya Kendra or Labour Office and fill up the application form.