πŸ›️ Haryana Labour Welfare Fund – Empowering Workers with Welfare Benefits

 πŸ›️ Haryana Labour Welfare Fund Empowering Workers with Welfare Benefits

The Haryana Labour Welfare Fund (HLWF) is a vital initiative under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (extended to Haryana), managed by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board. It offers financial, medical, educational, housing, and social benefits to registered workers across the state.

Here is a detailed list of all benefits available in 2025, how to apply, and eligibility criteria.


πŸ“‹ List of Benefits under Haryana Labour Welfare Fund

πŸŽ“ 1. Educational Benefits

The Board offers several scholarships and awards to promote education among workers' children:

  • School Education Assistance:
    ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 per child per year (for students from Class 1 to 12)

  • Technical & Professional Courses:
    ₹20,000 to ₹33,500 per year for students enrolled in courses like B.Tech, MBBS, B.Ed., Nursing, ITI, etc.

  • Meritorious Student Awards:
    ₹21,000 – ₹51,000 (one-time) for students scoring above 85% in Class 10 or 12

  • Coaching for Competitive Exams:
    Reimbursement of coaching fees up to ₹50,000 (UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railways, etc.)


πŸ₯ 2. Health & Medical Assistance

To ensure the well-being of workers and their families, the following medical benefits are provided:

  • Medical Aid:
    ₹5,000 per month per child for treatment (in case of illness, surgeries, hospitalization)

  • Maternity Benefit:
    ₹10,000 (one-time) for registered women workers

  • Funeral Assistance:
    ₹10,000 to the family in case of a worker’s death


πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§‍πŸ‘¦ 3. Children & Family Welfare

  • CrΓ¨che Assistance:
    ₹1,000 per month per child (up to 2 children)

  • Marriage Assistance:
    ₹51,000 (one-time) for marriage of daughter or female worker herself


🏠 4. Housing Assistance

  • Housing Loan Subsidy:
    ₹1,00,000 for construction or renovation of house

  • Rent Reimbursement:
    ₹1,000 per month for workers living in rented accommodations


πŸŽ‰ 5. Social & Cultural Activities

  • Recreational Tours/Picnics:
    Group picnic/tour expenses up to ₹10,000

  • Sports Awards:
    ₹5,000 – ₹21,000 for state/national-level players


πŸ“Œ Eligibility Criteria

To avail any benefit under HLWF, the following conditions must be met:

  • Worker must be employed in an establishment covered under the Act.
  • Must be contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund
    • Revised rates are effective from January 1, 2025)
      • Employee Contribution: 0.2% of monthly salary or wages, with a maximum of ₹34.
      • Employer Contribution: Twice the employee's contribution, up to a maximum of ₹68 per employee per month
  • Minimum 1-year contribution history
  • Benefits are available only for registered workers and their dependents.


πŸ“ How to Apply for Haryana Labour Welfare Fund Benefits

Online Application Process:

  1. Visit the official site: https://hrylabour.gov.in/
  2. Register/Login as a worker or employer
  3. Go to the “Welfare Schemes” section
  4. Select the scheme you want to apply for
  5. Upload required documents
  6. Submit the application and note the reference number for tracking


πŸ“„ Common Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card of worker and family
  • Bank account details (passbook copy)
  • Educational/Medical/Marriage certificates
  • Proof of employment (Form D or Employer’s contribution proof)
  • Recent passport size photo


πŸ“ž Contact Information – Haryana Labour Welfare Board

  • 🏒 Address: 30 Bays Building, Sector 17, Chandigarh – 160017
  • πŸ“§ Email: labour@hry.nic.in
  • ☎️ Helpline: 1800-180-2129
    • Head Office : 0172-2701373
    • ALC NCR : 0124-2301138
    • Shramik Helpline Number : 0172-2971057
    • Toll Free : 1800-180-2129 (Shramik Sahayata Sewa, 8am to 8pm - Monday to Saturday)
  • Haryana Labour Welfare Board :
    • Landline : 0172-2560015
    • Toll Free : 1800-180-4818 (Only for managements)
  • 🌐 Website: https://hrylabour.gov.in/
  • SARAL Helpline: 0172-3968400
  • Website : https://saralharyana.gov.in


πŸ“£ Conclusion

The Haryana Labour Welfare Fund is a powerful tool for empowering industrial and unorganized workers with much-needed support in education, health, housing, and social welfare. Every registered worker must make use of these schemes and regularly check the Labour Department website for updates.

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