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West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance on Death and Permanent Disablement

The scheme provides financial relief to the beneficiaries in case of permanent disability due to accidents or their dependents/nominees in case of accidental or natural death.

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About This Scheme

The West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance on Death and Permanent Disablement by the Labour Department, offers financial assistance to unorganised transport workers or their nominees/dependents during times of distress caused by death or disability. The relief includes monetary compensation for accidental or natural death, as well as graded benefits for permanent disabilities.

Benefits

₹1.5 L

Relief on Death:
    1. For accidental death: ₹1,50,000/-.
    2. For natural death: ₹50,000/-.
Relief on Permanent Disability:
    1. For loss of one hand, one leg below the knee, one eye, or hearing capacity in one ear: ₹25,000/-.
    2. For loss of a thumb: ₹9,000/-.
    3. For loss of any other finger: ₹4,000/-
    4. Maximum relief for total disablement: ₹50,000/-.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.

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    The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.

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    The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.

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    > Note: A nominee/ dependent of a beneficiary shall be entitled for the benefits in case of death.

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Required Documents

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    > For New Registration:
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    Certification by Prescribed Authority in the Prescribed format,
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    Passport Size Photo (self and for each dependent member).
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    Age Proof Document.
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    Driving Licence in case of Drivers.
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    EPIC/ AADHAR Card.
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    > For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
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    Details of the Nominee/ Dependent.
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    Death Certificate (for death claims).
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    Medical Certificate/ Report (for disability claims).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step-1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.

Step-2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.

Step-3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.

Step-4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.

Step-5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.

Step-6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.

Step-7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹1.5 L

Available In

West Bengal

Categories

Health & Wellness

Data Sources