Construction workers are one of the most important parts of the construction sector, without whom the sector would be doomed. They are the ones who do the labour-intensive and physically demanding work. But they are subjected to a wide range of risks which can impact their whole lives negatively. Many construction workers are from the economically weaker sections of society and have no or limited access to social security benefits.
To address these challenges, the state government of Jharkhand launched the Nishakatata Pension Yojana under the Jharkhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JBOCWWB). The Sarkari Yojana provides financial assistance in the form of monthly pensions to construction workers to immune them against any accidents they may face at their workplace.
| Name of the scheme | Nishakatata Pension Yojana |
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| Implemented by | Jharkhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JBOCWWB) |
| Target groups | Registered construction workers who face any disabilities |
| Objective | To provide financial aid to disabled workers |
| Eligibility Criteria | Registered construction workers who worked for a year at least and with a disability certificate |
| Application mode | Offline/Online |
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What Is The Nishakatata Pension Yojana?
The state government of Jharkhand launched the Nishakatata Pension Yojana under the Jharkhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JBOCWWB) is a social welfare initiative to provide financial aid to disabled construction workers from the state of Jharkhand. The pension scheme was offered to help workers with disability and their families maintain financial stability at such critical times.
Under the Nishakatata Pension Yojana, eligible workers receive monthly pensions depending on the severity of the disability experienced. The program is part of a bigger initiative to protect the interests of construction workers and help them lead a satisfactory life without any worries about finances.
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Benefits
The pension scheme has various benefits to protect and enhance the rights of construction workers. Some of the key benefits of the Sarkari Yojana are
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Monthly financial aid: The Nishakatata Pension Yojana provides a monthly pension to disabled construction workers to help them cover medical bills, living expenses, and other necessities.
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Lifelong support: The Sarkari Yojana provides financial aid till the construction worker is alive or until they recover if the disability is temporary.
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Disability coverage: The Nishakatata Pension Yojana covers a wide range of disabilities, partial or complete due to accidents in the workplace.
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Direct Bank Transfer (DBT): The pension scheme deposits money directly into the bank accounts of the registered construction workers to maintain transparency and reduce the chances of corrupt practices.
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Other welfare schemes: The beneficiaries of Nishakatata Pension Yojana can also reap the benefits of other govt schemes offered by JBOCWWB such as medical help, accident insurance, and educational benefits for children.
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Social Security: The Sarkari Yojana provides registered construction workers with a social security net of financial aid to help them in the difficult phases of their lives.
Eligibility Criteria
Interested workers first need to ensure whether they fit into the eligibility criteria or not and then apply accordingly. The eligibility criteria are:
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Applicants must be registered under the Jharkhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JBOCWWB).
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Applicants must have suffered a disability that is stopping them from getting back to work.
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The construction workers should’ve been working for at least a year.
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Applicants must be residents of the state of Jharkhand.
Application Process
Interested and eligible construction workers can apply for the scheme by following the steps mentioned below in brief:
Step 1: Visit the nearest welfare office.
Step 2: Request an application for Nishakatata Pension Yojana and fill in your details like personal details, proof of registration with JBOCWWB, etc. accurately.
Step 3: Attach the required documents with the application form and submit it there.
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Required Documents
Applicants need to attach certain documents to successfully apply for the Sarkari Yojana. The list of documents is as follows:
How To Check Application Status?
Applicants can check the status of their application by contacting the welfare board and requesting to know about the progress of their application.
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Conclusion
The Nishakatata Pension Yojana under the Jharkhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JBOCWWB) acts as a support system for disabled construction workers of Jharkhand and offers them financial needs in difficult times of their lives.
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