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West BengalHealth & Insurance
Cost of Spectacle for Workers
Managed by: Department of Labour (West Bengal Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board)
About the Scheme
Provides financial reimbursement support of Rs. 1,000 to registered construction workers for purchasing corrective eye spectacles.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •One-time financial grant of Rs. 1,000 for purchasing spectacles/glasses due to vision degradation
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age Limits18 to 60 years
Family Income CapRegistered construction/unorganized sector workers
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must have active registration card, certified eye testing prescription from govt hospital
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Submit request on socialsecurity.wb.gov.in
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Submit claim form at the nearest Labour Welfare Office
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Registered workers requiring vision spectacles with govt hospital prescriptions
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Unregistered workers
- ✗Workers using private optician reports without official counter-signs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the spectacle grant recurring?
No, it is a one-time grant for registered workers.
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Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityWest Bengal Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
SubcategoryOphthalmic Assistance
Launch Date2013
Target Beneficiarygeneral
Official Helpline1800-345-5505