Contributory Social Security Scheme

What is Contributory Social Security Scheme?

The "Contributory Social Security Scheme (CSSS)" intends to provide social security to marginal workers on a contributory basis. The duration of the scheme shall be for a period of 5 years, or 10 years. The amount will be deposited in a bank account opened for the beneficiary.

Benefit

1. A contribution of ₹ 300/- by the state and ₹ 200/- by the beneficiary shall be made per quarter for 5 or 10 years into the joint account opened for this purpose. 1. The amount will be deposited in a bank account opened for the beneficiary, which will remain pledged to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for the period of the scheme. 1. On completion of the scheme, the beneficiary has the option to withdraw the whole amount or re-invest in a pension scheme. 1. The beneficiary is insured under this scheme.

Level

State — Jammu and Kashmir

Ministry / Dept.

Department Of Social Welfare J and K

Benefit type

other

Key eligibility

1. The applicant should be a citizen of India. 1. The applicant should not be below 18 years of age. 1. The applicant should be a Marginal Worker (agriculture and non-agricultural labor, rural barber, craftsman, shepherd, blacksmith, mason, weaver, etc.). 1. The income of the applicant (from all sou

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Benefits

1. A contribution of ₹ 300/- by the state and ₹ 200/- by the beneficiary shall be made per quarter for 5 or 10 years into the joint account opened for this purpose. 1. The amount will be deposited in a bank account opened for the beneficiary, which will remain pledged to the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for the period of the scheme. 1. On completion of the scheme, the beneficiary has the option to withdraw the whole amount or re-invest in a pension scheme. 1. The beneficiary is insured under this scheme.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: Visit the Tehsil Social Welfare Office or the District Social Welfare Office or the Nodal Bank, and request a hard copy of the format of the CSSS application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer .

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 6

   Post-Application Processes:

6. Step 6: Offline application — step 7

   Step 1: On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicants, the applications shall be consolidated by the TSWO and forwarded to the DSWO for approval/sanction by the District Level Sanctioning Committee.

7. Step 7: Offline application — step 8

   Step 2: After obtaining the approval, the DSWO shall issue authorization to the designated nodal branch of the J&K Bank to admit the beneficiary as a member of the scheme.

8. Step 8: Offline application — step 9

   Step 3: The branch concerned shall open a recurring social security deposit account (tailor-made for the purpose) in the name of the beneficiary to which contribution by the state and beneficiary shall be made.

9. Step 9: Offline application — step 11

   Check Application Status:

10. Step 10: Offline application — step 12

    The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) / Deputy Commissioner can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Guidelines 2 ↗
• View on myScheme (Government of India) ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.