Odisha widens ambit of Social Security Scheme

 

Odisha Government expanded the coverage of Social Security Scheme to 50 more categories of unorganised workers which include delivery boys, boatmen and photographers, the scheme aims to provide financial assistance in case of accidental or natural death.

What’s in News?

The Odisha Government on 2nd August expanded the Social Security Scheme to cover 50 more categories of workers under the purview of Odisha Unorganised Worker’s Social Security Board (OUWSSB).

Categories of Unorganised workers under OUWSSB

At present, only 10 categories of workers are covered under OUWSSB. In the first phase street vendors, small traders, domestic workers, rickshaw pullers, auto drivers, cobblers, agricultural workers, forest workers, newspaper hawkers and sanitation workers will be registered under the board, followed by tailors, saloon workers, labourers, railway potters, restaurant workers, vegetable vendors, band- party members, plantation workers, photographer and videographer, assistants in grocery shops, delivery boy and girls and meat sellers.

Benefits provided to the workers

If any registered worker losses his or her life at the workplace then their family members would be entitled with the financial assistance from the government.

Odisha Government has also increased the assistance amount provided to the unorganised workers. The state government increased the amount for the families of deceased worker from Rs.2 lakh to Rs.4 lakh. Similarly, for natural deaths, the assistance amount has been enhanced from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.2 lakh.

About Odisha Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Board (OUWSSB)

Odisha Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Board (OUWSSB) has been constituted on 22nd December 2011 under the Labor and ESI Department, Odisha with an objective to monitor the activities of registration of unorganised workers as beneficiaries and extension of social security benefits to them. It has been reconstituted on 14th August 2019.

Find More State In News Here

 

 

Akansha Arora

My role as a content writer specializing in current affairs at Adda247 involves meticulously researching and crafting compelling articles aimed at guiding and informing candidates preparing for National and State Level Competitive Government Exams. With a dedication to educational excellence, I strive to keep our candidates abreast of the latest developments and trends in current affairs. By providing insightful and engaging content, I aim to ensure that aspiring candidates are well-prepared and informed for their examinations.

Recent Posts

Raksha Bandhan 2025: History, Significance, and Celebrations

Raksha Bandhan in 2025 celebrates on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This festival takes place on…

2 hours ago

Raksha Bandhan: 10 Unknown Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Raksha Bandhan is widely celebrated as a festival that honors the deep bond between brothers…

3 hours ago

LIC Q1 FY26 Results: Net Profit Rises 5% to ₹10,987 Crore, Asset Quality Improves

India’s largest life insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), kicked off FY26 with a…

5 hours ago

Tata AutoComp to Acquire Slovakia-Based IAC Group: Expanding Its Global Footprint

In a move that underscores its global ambitions, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd, a leading Indian…

5 hours ago

RBI Survey: India’s Merchandise Imports to Grow Twice as Fast as Exports in FY26

India's trade balance could face renewed stress in FY26, as per the 95th round of…

6 hours ago

India’s Electronics Exports Soar Over 47% in Q1 FY26, Driven by Mobile Phones

India's electronics export industry continues its upward march, recording an impressive 47% year-on-year growth in…

6 hours ago