Sarkari Yojana

Funeral Assistance- Haryana Silicosis Board

Haryana
Quick Summary: Haryana's Funeral Assistance scheme gives ₹15,000/- to the dependent or nominee of a factory or construction worker who died after being confirmed as a Silicosis patient by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana.

About Funeral Assistance- Haryana Silicosis Board

Run by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government of Haryana, the “Funeral Assistance” scheme helps families meet the cost of last rites. When a worker whose Silicosis was confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana passes away, his or her dependent/nominee receives ₹15,000/- in financial assistance to carry out the funerary rituals.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government Of Haryana

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Funeral Assistance- Haryana Silicosis Board, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only a dependent/nominee of the worker who has…

Only a dependent/nominee of the worker who has died may apply.

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Silicosis must have been confirmed in the deceased…

Silicosis must have been confirmed in the deceased worker by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana.

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At the time, the worker must have been…

At the time, the worker must have been working either in a factory or at a construction site.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Funeral Assistance- Haryana Silicosis Board provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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1. To cover the funerary rituals, the dependent/nominee of the worker who has died is paid ₹15,000/- as financial assistance.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A photocopy of the applicant's Aadhaar Card

A photocopy of the applicant's Aadhaar Card

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The deceased worker's Identity Card

The deceased worker's Identity Card

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The worker's Death Certificate or Post Mortem Report

The worker's Death Certificate or Post Mortem Report

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Documentary proof of the applicant's relationship to the…

Documentary proof of the applicant's relationship to the deceased worker

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A photocopy of the Bank Pass Book

A photocopy of the Bank Pass Book

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Additional documents, if asked for

Additional documents, if asked for

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Funeral Assistance- Haryana Silicosis Board through the offline application process outlined below.

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Collect the application form from the nearest Labour…

Collect the application form from the nearest Labour Office. Alternatively, the Application Performa (Annexure III.pdf)) can be downloaded from the Official Website of the Labour Department Haryana.

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Complete every field of the form, making sure…

Complete every field of the form, making sure the information is correct and nothing is left out.

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Enclose the supporting papers, such as medical certificates,…

Enclose the supporting papers, such as medical certificates, proof of identity and, where relevant, the certificate showing you are the widow/widower or nominee.

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Hand in the filled form with the enclosures…

Hand in the filled form with the enclosures to the Assistant Director, Industrial Health having jurisdiction over your area.

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After examining the application, the Assistant Director sends…

After examining the application, the Assistant Director sends it on to the Office of the Labour Commissioner-cum-Welfare Commissioner, Haryana.

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Wait for the Labour Department to inform you…

Wait for the Labour Department to inform you whether the application is approved or whether anything more is needed.

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Once approved, the assistance is processed and released…

Once approved, the assistance is processed and released to the applicant in line with the scheme's guidelines.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Online - via CSC Application

Applicants can apply for Funeral Assistance- Haryana Silicosis Board through the online - via csc application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Eligible applicants can also go to their nearest Antyodaya Kendra and complete the application form there to claim the scheme's benefits.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References