Question

In which of the following years the Unorganized Workers Social Security Act was passed?
1. 2004
2. 2006
3. 2008
4. 2010

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 2008

The correct answer is 2008.

• Unorganized Workers Social Security Act:-
  • As per provisions of The Unorganized Workers Social Security Act, 2008, every unorganized worker shall be eligible for registration.
  • Every unorganized worker shall be registered by the District Administration.
  • The State Governments are mandated to register the Unorganized Workers and to provide benefits of welfare schemes other than the three basic social security schemes of the Central Government i.e.
    • Life and disability cover
    • Health and maternity benefits
    • Old age protection.
  • The Central Government has also constituted the National Social Security Board at the Central level to recommend to the Central Government suitable schemes for different sections of unorganized workers and to monitor the implementation of schemes and advise the Central Government on matters arising out of the administration of the Act.

• Social Security Schemes for Workers in Unorganized Sector
  • The various social security schemes currently in force for the unorganized workers are:
  • Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Schemes
  • National Family Benefit Scheme
  • Handloom Weaver's Comprehensive Welfare Scheme
  • Handicraft Artesian Comprehensive Welfare Scheme
  • Pension to Master Craft persons
  • National Scheme for Welfare of Fishermen and Training and Extension.
  • Janshree Bima Yojana
  • Aam Admi Bima Yojana
  • Rashtriya Swathya Bima Yojana