Sarkari Yojana

Jharkhand International Migrant Workers Grant Scheme

Jharkhand
Quick Summary: The Jharkhand International Migrant Workers Grant Scheme pays ₹5,00,000/- to the family of a Jharkhand resident aged 15 to 65 who dies while working abroad. Families with annual income up to ₹72,000/- can apply through the District Commissioner's office.

About Jharkhand International Migrant Workers Grant Scheme

Introduced by the Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Government of Jharkhand, the “Chief Minister Jharkhand International Migrant Worker Grant Scheme” pays ₹5,00,000/- to the dependents of Jharkhand residents who die while employed abroad. The aim is to make sure families hit by sudden tragedy during overseas work get support without delay.

Objective:

  • Deaths from accidents, violence or natural causes are all covered.
  • Cases where death results from an animal attack, a road accident or terrorism also qualify for assistance.
  • The cover further reaches deaths linked to war or nuclear radiation.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

19 Oct 2019

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Jharkhand International Migrant Workers Grant Scheme , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only a dependent of the deceased worker can…

Only a dependent of the deceased worker can apply.

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The person who died must have been an…

The person who died must have been an Indian citizen living in Jharkhand.

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Yearly family income has to be ₹72,000/- or…

Yearly family income has to be ₹72,000/- or less.

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At the time of death, the deceased must…

At the time of death, the deceased must have been aged between 15 to 65 years.

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Spouses, children, parents or legal heirs count as…

Spouses, children, parents or legal heirs count as eligible dependents.

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The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India,…

The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, must have certified the death.

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

Benefits Provided

Jharkhand International Migrant Workers Grant Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Dependents of a deceased worker receive financial…

Dependents of a deceased worker receive financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/-.

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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Certificate of death

Certificate of death.

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FIR copy or Post-mortem Report copy (where applicable)

FIR copy or Post-mortem Report copy (where applicable).

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Copies of the passport and visa of the…

Copies of the passport and visa of the migrant who died.

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Dependent's certificate of income

Dependent's certificate of income.

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Certificate showing the deceased migrant lived in Jharkhand

Certificate showing the deceased migrant lived in Jharkhand.

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Two Photographs of the dependent/claimant, self-attested

Two Photographs of the dependent/claimant, self-attested.

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

2019-10-19

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Jharkhand International Migrant Workers Grant Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the District Commissioner's…

During office hours, go to the District Commissioner's office and ask the staff member assigned to hand out and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form. OR Get the form for applying from the official website.

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Complete every mandatory field on the form and…

Complete every mandatory field on the form and attach copies of all required documents, self-attesting them where necessary.

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Hand in the signed, completed form together with…

Hand in the signed, completed form together with the documents at the District Commissioner's office.

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Ask the District Commissioner's office for a receipt…

Ask the District Commissioner's office for a receipt or acknowledgment, and check that it shows the date and time you submitted and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References