Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer
The scheme addresses eradicating bonded labour in India. It introduces varying rehabilitation assistance amounts based on beneficiary categories, such as adults, children, women, a...
Rehabilitation assistance for special category beneficiaries, such as children, including orphans, or those rescued from forced labour, and women, shall be ₹2,00,000 (Two Lakhs Rupees).
At least ₹1,25,000 (One Lakh Twenty-Five Thousand Rupees) shall be deposited in an annuity scheme in each beneficiary's name.
The remaining amount shall be transferred to the beneficiary's account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
> **Extreme Cases of Bonded or Forced Labor**
In cases of extreme deprivation, such as transgender individuals, women, and children rescued from sexual exploitation, or trafficking, the rehabilitation assistance shall be ₹3,00,000 (Three Lakhs Rupees).
At least ₹2,00,000 (Two Lakhs Rupees) shall be deposited in an annuity scheme in each beneficiary's name.
₹1,00,000 (One Lakh Rupees) shall be transferred to the beneficiary's account via DBT.
> **Bonded Labour Rehabilitation Fund:**
Each state shall create a Bonded Labour Rehabilitation Fund at the district level with a permanent corpus of at least ₹10,00,000 (Ten Lakhs Rupees) at the disposal of the District Magistrate.
Penalties recovered from convicted perpetrators of bonded labour may be deposited in this corpus.
> **Immediate Financial Assistance**
The District Administration shall provide immediate financial assistan
Eligibility (who can apply)
The beneficiary should be a rescued bonded labour.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Step 1: Submission of Proposal**
The District Magistrate/Administration forwards the proposal for financial support to the relevant State Ministry/Department dealing with the Bonded Labour Rehabilitation Scheme (BLR).
The State/UT Government submits each proposal for immediate cash assistance and rehabilitation assistance.
> **Step 2: Release of Funds**
The eligible reimbursements are disbursed directly by the MoLE to the State/UT Government.
The State/UT Government transfers the allocated funds to the concerned District Magistrate/Collector to support the implementation of the Bonded Labour Rehabilitation Scheme (BLR).
> **Step 3: Disbursement of Benefits**
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer / what is the eligibility?
The beneficiary should be a rescued bonded labour.
What are the benefits of Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer?
> **For Adult Male Beneficiaries**
- The rehabilitation assistance shall be ₹1,00,000 (One Lakh Rupees) per adult male beneficiary.
- Beneficiaries have the option to deposit the assistance in an annuity scheme or receive it as a cash grant.
- The District Administration will assess the...
How to apply online for Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer?
**Online**
> **Step 1: Submission of Proposal**
The District Magistrate/Administration forwards the proposal for financial support to the relevant State Ministry/Department dealing with the Bonded Labour Rehabilitation Scheme (BLR). The State/UT Government submits each proposal for immed...