As per the provision contained under section 3 Sub Sction 4 of the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act 2008 r/w Rule 4 Sub Rule (1) of Kerala State Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Rules 2010 and in supercession of all statutes and orders therein, the State Government Vide GO(P)24/2016 dated 02.02.2016 has framed the Kerala State Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Scheme. This scheme was formulated by amalgamating six existing welfare schemes viz.
- Kerala Artisans and Skilled Workers Welfare Scheme.
- Kerala Domestic Workers Welfare Scheme
- Kerala Laundry Workers Welfare Scheme
- Kerala Barber And Beauticians Workers Welfare Scheme
- Kerala Temple Workers Welfare Scheme and
- Kerala Pachaka Thozhilali Workers Welfare Scheme
Kerala State Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Board consists of 30 members. An Unorganised Workers’ has to make an application for registration along with a sum of Rs.25/- as registration fee and Rs.100/- as Monthly contribution fee to get registered under the scheme. Various benefits provided by this Board to the members are Retirement Benefit, refund, Maternity Benefit, Marriage Benefit, Medical Assistance, Scholarship to children of the workers, Death benefit etc.