Spectacles Scheme- Haryana Labour Welfare Board

Description
The “Spectacles Scheme” is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board HLWB , Labour Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹1,500/- is provided to workers employed in the industrial and commercial establishments of the state of Haryana for the purchase of spectacles in case of visual impairment. Furthermore, if the price of the spectacles is less than ₹1,500/-, then the actual price of the spectacles will be provided. The benefit of this scheme is provided to the worker or his/her dependents after every five years.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹1,500/- is provided to worker or his/her dependents for the purchase of spectacles in case of visual impairment. Additionally, if the price of the spectacles is less than ₹1,500/-, then the actual price of the spectacles will be provided.
• **Note:** The worker will be provided with a one-time financial assistance in a block of 5 years to purchase spectacles.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a worker employed in industrial or commercial establishment in Haryana.
2. The worker should be registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board.
3. The monthly salary of the worker should not exceed ₹25,000/-.
4. The service period of the worker is fixed for one year.
5. The worker will get the benefit after every five years in whole service period.
6. After doctor's prescription, application will have to be submitted within three months from the date of bill for purchasing spectacles.
7. The benefit of this scheme will be available only once for each beneficiary.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
• Bank account details
• Proof of residence
• Ration Card
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Proof of age
• Disability certificate (If applicable)
• Any other documents as required
• ID proof of the worker issued by the organization
• Employer Certificate
• Employee Salary Slip (Previous Month)
• Doctor’s prescription and bill/receipt for purchasing spectacles
• Undertaking (Self)
• Attested copy of the Ration Card/ESI Card/ Parivar Pehchan Patra (For proof of dependent on the worker)
• Bank account details
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: Financial assistance of up to [?]1,500/- for purchasing spectacles, or the actual price if lower, is provided under the scheme.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Workers employed in industrial or commercial establishments in Haryana are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is there a salary limit for eligibility?
A: Yes, the monthly salary of the worker should not exceed [?]25,000/-.

Q: What is the service period requirement for the scheme?
A: The service period for the worker should be fixed for one year.

Q: How often can a worker avail of the scheme benefits?
A: Benefits are available once every five years for each beneficiary.

Q: What is the application process for the Spectacles Scheme?
A: Applicants can apply through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. https://saralharyana.gov.in/

Q: Where can workers register under the Haryana Labour Welfare Board?
A: Registration can be done through the official website of the Labour Department Haryana. https://hrylabour.gov.in/

Q: What is the timeframe for submitting applications after purchasing spectacles?
A: Applications must be submitted within three months from the date of the bill for purchasing spectacles.

Q: Can dependents of workers also benefit from the scheme?
A: Yes, the benefit extends to the worker's dependents as well.

Q: Is the financial assistance provided only once?
A: Yes, each beneficiary can avail of the benefit only once.