Any worker confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana as suffering from silicosis is eligible for the assistance.

If the worker dies before receiving the assistance, the amount will be payable to the widow or widower if married, or to one of the living parents if unmarried.

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

Yes, silicosis is a notifiable disease in Haryana under the Factories Act, 1948, and the Building and Other Construction Workers (RE & CS) Act, 1996.

Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite (anorexia), chest pain, dry cough (whooping cough), respiratory failure, and eventually death.

The Silicosis Diagnosis Board, Haryana issues the confirmation of silicosis for eligibility.

Yes, the Haryana Labour Welfare Board issues an identity card to workers confirmed by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board.

The worker should visit the official website of the Labour Department Haryana to apply for the scheme. https://hrylabour.gov.in/login/silicosis

Yes, the assistance can be claimed by the widow or widower if married, or one of the living parents if unmarried.

Yes, the assistance of ₹5,00,000/- is a one-time payment.

No, the scheme is specific to workers in Haryana.

The scheme specifically covers workers in factories and construction sites.

Yes