West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles
This scheme provides financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries every 5 years to support the purchase of spectacles, ensuring better eye health and vision.
About This Scheme
The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles,” introduced by the Labour Department of West Bengal, aims to improve eye health by providing a financial benefit of ₹500/- for purchasing spectacles. Beneficiaries can claim this assistance once every five years by submitting a valid prescription and proof of purchase.
Benefits
Financial Assistance: ₹500/- for purchasing spectacle.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the “
eDistrict 2.0
” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.
Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.
Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.
Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance: ₹500/- for purchasing spectacle.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0
” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.
Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.
Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.
Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles |
| Short Title | WBTWSAPS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | West Bengal |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |