West Bengal Samajik Mukti Scheme 2024: Apply Now

The government distributed ‘Samajik Mukti’ (Social Freedom) cards to unorganized sector workers in the State for the Provident Fund and Other Social Benefit Scheme. This will supply you with the oxygen you need to live,” the chief minister stated during the scheme’s announcement in front of a crowd of unorganized sector workers. Initially, 25 lakh recipients will receive the card under the State-Assisted Provident Fund for Unorganized Workers (SASPFUW).

Name of scheme	WB Samajik Mukti Scheme
Initiated By	West Bengal Government
Department	Department of Information and Cultural Affairs
Beneficiaries	Unorganized Workers of West Bengal
Benefits	Provide Health Facilities & Other Three Scheme Benefits
Official Site	https://wb.gov.in/

The SAMAJIK MUKTI CARD for marginal and unorganized sector workers in the State is a significant step toward empowering all unorganized sector workers. And, you will get to know all the details regarding West Bengal Samajik Mukti Scheme by reading this article.

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West Bengal Samajik Mukti Scheme

West Bengal state government has introduced the Smajik Mukti Scheme. The ‘Chief Minister’ presented the plan to an assembly of workers in the unorganized sector. To add additional labourers to the Welfare program, dividing their earnings among three plans, and utilising the available money well are the objectives of the scheme. Within this scheme, the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs is a nodal department.

For those employed in the state’s unorganized sector, the government has provided the Samajik Mukti Card. A smart card with a photo identity is the Samajik Mukti Card. With the usage of this card, employees have received benefits under three state-run programs.

Provident fund program for unorganized workers with state assistance (SASPFUW).
Welfare Scheme for Building and Other Construction Workers.
Motor Transport Employees’ Welfare Program.

Under this initiative, the card will be issued to 25 lakh beneficiaries in the state. All those who meet the requirements are granted the card. The West Bengal government is offering this card to workers in the unorganized sector.

Purpose of the Samajik Mukti Scheme

The state government has given Samajik Mukti Cards to benefit unorganized sector workers. The project aims to achieve the following objectives.

Enrolling the largest amount of workers in welfare schemes
Fast and efficient delivery of welfare benefits under the three schemes
Effective and transparent handling of available finances

Benefits

Unorganized workers get provident funds to offer stability and financial security.
1 Payment in the event of a death or injury sustained at work.
Children of beneficiaries who seek higher education are eligible for financial aid from the government (for applicants who have been enrolled for at least a year).

In addition, they provide safety and skill development training. The department offers medical care to unorganized workers who have registered under this program.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying the Scheme

You must review all the qualifying requirements of the scheme before applying.

The beneficiary should be a permanent West Bengal resident.
The beneficiary should be between the ages of 18 and 60.
The family’s monthly income should not exceed Rs. 65,000/-
Construction and transportation workers have no income ceilings.

Required Documents for Apply

Domicile of West Bengal.
Aadhar Card.
Pan Card.
Income Certificate.
Mobile Number.

How to Apply for the WB Samajik Mukti Scheme?

Those who wish to benefit from this initiative now need to apply offline for the West Bengal Samajik Mukti Scheme.

The West Bengal Samajik Mukti scheme’s offline application form is available at the local District Labour Department office.
Collect the application form and fill it out correctly.
Attach all essential documents to the application form.
Submit the Application form and the required documents to the District Regional Labour Department office.
The received application forms and papers will be verified by department officers.
After that, you can pick up your card from the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs Office.

The card is issued to all individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and serves as the key to applying for all social assistance schemes relating to the welfare of workers in the unorganised sector. For further information, go to your local labour department office.

Contact Details

Helpline Number	033-22535112
Email ID	ica-dept@wb.gov.in
Office Address	Nabanna, 9th Floor, 325 Sarat Chatterjee Road, Mandirtala Shibpur, Howrah, 711102

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is Samajik Mukti Card?

The 32 KB memory Smart Card known as the Samajik Mukti Card is beneficial to unorganised sector workers. For unorganized labourers, the “Samajik Mukti Card” is a smart card with a photo identity. You could read the card from any L.W.F.C. or R.L.O. Electronically kept records of all transactions or rewards received are very secure and impenetrable to tampering.

2) Who can get this card?

The people who live and work in the unorganized sector of West Bengal state are given these cards.

3) Is there a maximum income limit for West Bengalis eligible to receive this card?

Yes, the household income must not exceed ₹65000 per month to qualify for this scheme’s benefits. However, personnel engaged in transportation and construction are exempt from this cap.

4) Which schemes are available to Samajik Mukti card holders?

The Buildings and Other Construction Workers Welfare (BOCWA)
West Bengal Motor Transport Workers Welfare (WBTWSS)
State Assisted Scheme of Provident Fund for Unorganized Workers (SASPFUW)

5) How does the recipient apply to receive benefits under these programs?

Using their Samajik Mukti Card, the beneficiaries can apply online for one of these schemes’ benefits. You can visit the labour department office nearest you for further information.

6) Where may an unorganized worker use this Samajik Mukti Card?

Unorganized workers can use their “Samajik Mukti Card” in all 480 Labour Welfare Facilitation Centers (L.W.F.C.) located in blocks and municipalities, as well as at any one of the 68 Regional Labor Offices (R.L.O.) located in districts and subdivisions.