Eligibility Criteria and Categories of BBSY : A person shall be eligible to get benefit under this Scheme, if he/she:

(i) is of 60 years of age and above (ii) must have worked at least preceding 20 years in the respective profession (at the time of attaining 60 years). For the purpose, Bunakars and full time ancillary workers will be eligible. or, is a widow (irrespective of age, subject to the condition that her husband had been a bunakar / full time ancillary worker for at least 10 years at the time of death). (iii) whose family income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum (Tahsildar concerned to certify). (iv) is a permanent resident / domicile of Odisha. (v) Both the Bunakar and ancillary workers should have valid weavers identity card issued in his/her name by the State / Central Government. (vi) The applicant should furnish an affidavit or self declaration that he/she is not in receipt of any other monthly financial assistance/pension from the State or Central Government. (vii) The applicant should furnish an affidavit or self declaration that he/ she has not been convicted of any criminal offence, provided that the Government may, having regard to the circumstances of each case, waive this disability, if in their judgment, the conviction was based on ground other than moral turpitude. Explanation: Where more than one member of a family qualifies the eligibility, only one of them will be entitled for benefit under this scheme.