section 3
Framing of scheme.
The Unorganised Workers Social Security Act, 2008Labour200817 sections6 chapters
Chapter II SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
Statutory text
- (1) The Central Government shall formulate and notify, from time to time, suitable welfare schemes for unorganised workers on matters relating to--
- (a) life and disability cover;
- (b) health and maternity benefits;
- (c) old age protection; and
- (d) any other benefit as may be determined by the Central Government.
- (2) The schemes included in the Schedule 1 to this Act shall be deemed to be the welfare schemes under sub-section (1).
- (3) The Central Government may, by notification, amend the Schedules annexed to this Act.
- (4) The State Government may formulate and notify, from time to time, suitable welfare schemes for unorganised workers, including schemes relating to--
- (a) provident fund;
- (b) employment injury benefit;
- (c) housing;
- (d) educational schemes for children;
- (e) skill upgradation of workers;
- (f) funeral assistance; and
- (g) old age homes.
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