Silicosis Policy- 2019
Under the Rajasthan Silicosis Policy 2019, an assistance amount of about Rs 509 crore has been given. This has benefited 18,364 victims.
Under this policy, an assistance of Rs 3 lakh is given to the patient on the certification of the disease.
On death, dependents are given Rs 2 lakh.
Provision has also been made for silicosis widow pension.
Along with this, a provision has also been made to give 10 thousand rupees to the family members for the last rites.
A campaign will be launched by the state government for three months to prevent silicosis disease. This campaign will start from November 2022.