(a) the names of the schemes being run to provide assistance to agricultural labour in case of accident in the country;
(b) whether any such scheme is being run in Madhya Pradesh;
(c) if so, whether any grant is provided by the Union Government for the same; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI OSCAR FERNANDES)
(a): At present, there is no centrally sponsored scheme to provide assistance to agricultural labour in case of accident in the country. However, Government of India is implementing Janshree Bima Yojana for persons, including agricultural labour, living below or marginally above the poverty line. The scheme envisages insurance cover in case of natural death and disability due to the accident.
(b): Indira Krishi Shramik Durghatna Kshati Purti Yojana - 1982 is being run by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to provide assistance to agricultural labour in case of accidents or death by accident.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise.