Bonded Labour Scheme

Abolition of Bonded Labour System

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State

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Ministry / nodal: Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department

Department: Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department

Nodal department: Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: SC/ST, Bonded Labourers

Tags: Bonded Labour, Rehabilitation, Financial Assistance, Grants, SC/ST, Housing, Water Facility, Bank Loans

Details

Persons kept as bonded labour are released and rehabilitated by providing financial assistance as grant, to the tune of Rs.20,000/-. Of this, a sum of Rs.1000/- each will be given immediately on relief from Bondage. Remaining (Rs.19,000/-) amount will be given for the rehabilitation through various kinds. Moreover, House site pattas, houses under group housing scheme through IRDP, drinking water facility and Bank loan assistance are provided to them. Released bonded labour without any caste and creed.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance of Rs.20,000/-
  • Immediate relief of Rs.1000/-
  • Rehabilitation support
  • House site pattas
  • Housing under group housing scheme through IRDP
  • Drinking water facility
  • Bank loan assistance
  • Financial assistance of Rs.20,000/-
  • Immediate relief of Rs.1000/-
  • Rehabilitation support
  • House site pattas
  • Housing under group housing scheme through IRDP
  • Drinking water facility
  • Bank loan assistance

Eligibility

Released bonded labourers, regardless of caste and creed.

Application Process

Offline

To avail the benefits, individuals can approach the Collector, Sub Collector, or RDO.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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