Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers

Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers

“Social Security Welfare Scheme – eShram Portal”

The Ministry of Labour & Employment which is one of the oldest and important Ministries of the Government of India is continuously working on improving the life and dignity of the Labour force of the country by protecting & safeguarding the interest of workers, promoting the welfare and providing social security to the Labour force both in Organized and Unorganized Sectors by enactment and implementation of various Labour Laws, which regulate the terms and conditions of service and employment of workers.

Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers:

Benefits for Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers.

• The beneficiaries would avail of a package of Rs 15,000 that includes both pre-existing diseases and new diseases. The division in terms of disbursement of the amount according to the medical conditions stands as- Maternity benefit (per child for the first two)- Rs 2500, Eye treatment – Rs 75, Spectacles – Rs 250, Domiciliary Hospitalisation- Rs 4000, Ayurvedic/Unnani/Homeopathic/Siddha- Rs 4000, Hospitalization (including pre and post)- Rs 15000, Baby coverage-500, OPD and limit per illness- Rs 7500.

Eligibility Criteria for Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers

• Should be an Indian Citizen
• The weaver should be earning at least 50% of his income from handloom weaving
• All weavers, whether male or female, are eligible to be covered under the “Health Insurance Scheme”