The Shramshree Scheme launched by West Bengal offers financial aid, job training, and self-employment support to Bengali migrant workers returning due to discrimination in other states.
Key Highlights
Objectives of the Shramshree Scheme
- To bring back Bengali migrant workers facing discrimination in other states.
- To provide financial aid, job opportunities, and entrepreneurship support.
- To offer skill development training for long-term employment in West Bengal.
Key Benefits Under Shramshree Scheme
- Financial Support:
- ₹5,000 per month for up to one year or until securing a new job.
- Direct transfer to the worker’s bank account through the Labour Department.
- Job Cards and Rural Employment:
- Issue of Job Cards for access to rural job schemes.
- Skill Training:
- Beneficiaries will undergo skill development programs for job opportunities.
- Self-Employment Opportunities:
- Eligibility for government-backed loans to start businesses.
- Entrepreneurship development support through training and financial assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Bengali migrant worker in another Indian state.
- Return to West Bengal to avail of the scheme.
- Have a valid bank account for direct benefit transfer.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- West Bengal introduced the ‘Shramshree’ Scheme for returning migrant workers.
- The scheme provides financial aid, job training, and self-employment support to Bengali workers facing discrimination in other states.
- Key benefits include monthly financial assistance, skill training, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Applicants must be Bengali migrant workers returning to West Bengal to qualify for the scheme.
