Question : VISHWAKARMA CONTRIBUTORY SCHEME

(a) whether the Vishwakarma contributory scheme started for the labourers of the unorganized sector has been discontinued in the States;

(b) if so, the name of the scheme started in its place alongwith the details thereof;

(c) whether the labourers of the unorganized sector have deposited their share of money under the contributory scheme;

(d) if so, the amount deposited in the States during the last three years; and

(e) the details of utilization of the contributory fund?

MINISTER OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE)

(a): There is no such scheme named Vishwakarma Contributory Scheme for unorganized workers run by the Central Government.

(b)to(e): In view of the (a) above, does not arise.