The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board, Government of Haryana.

Silicosis is an incurable lung disease prevalent in workplaces like stone crushers and mines, caused by inhaling silica dust.

Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite, chest pain, dry cough, respiratory failure, and it eventually leads to death.

A financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided.

The widow or widower of the deceased receives the financial assistance.

The nominee of the deceased receives the financial assistance.

Workers under the Employee State Insurance Act, 1948 receive care at ESI hospitals, while others are treated at district hospitals and medical colleges by the Health Department.

The applicant must be the widow, widower, or nominee of a deceased worker who was confirmed to have Silicosis and was employed in a factory or at a construction site.

Eligible applicants may visit the nearest Antyodaya Kendra and fill up the application form.