The Karnataka Labour Welfare Board (KLWB) has issued a detailed press release outlining a wide range of welfare schemes for workers and their families. These benefits, funded through the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund (KLWF), aim to improve the quality of life of employees working in registered factories and establishments under the KLWF Act, 1965.
Annual Contributions to the Welfare Fund
To avail the benefits, employers must remit the annual contribution of:
- ₹50 from each employee
- ₹100 from the employer
Total: ₹150 per employee
Payment Period: January 1 to January 15 every year
Payment & Registration Portal: https://klwbapps.karnataka.gov.in
Key Welfare Schemes Offered by KLWB
✅ Benefits for Workers Earning ₹35,000 or Less Per Month
1. Educational Assistance (for children of workers):
Financial aid provided for two children per family based on academic performance.
- High School (8th–10th Std): ₹5,000
- PUC/ITI/Diploma/TCH: ₹8,000
- Degree Courses: ₹10,000
- Postgraduate Courses: ₹12,000
- Engineering/Medical: ₹20,000
Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks for General category, 45% for SC/ST students.
Application: Apply online via the portal, with school/institution registration required.
✅ Benefits Available to All Workers (No Wage Limit)
(Applicable to individuals aged between 10 and 60 years)
2. Funeral Expenses
- ₹20,000 assistance to the dependent of the deceased worker
- Application within 6 months of death
3. Maternity Benefit (for working women)
- ₹10,000 for first two children
- Apply within 6 months of delivery with original records
4. Medical Assistance
- ₹1,000–₹25,000 for treatment of major illnesses (heart surgery, cancer, kidney transplant, etc.)
- ₹500–₹1,000 for regular medical check-ups
- Application within 6 months of treatment
5. Accident Benefit
- ₹1,000–₹10,000 for workplace accidents
- Application within 3 months with medical records
6. Medical Camps by Trade Unions
- ₹1,00,000 for organizing annual medical check-up camps
- Requires prior approval from Welfare Commissioner
7. Annual Sports Activities by Trade Unions
- ₹1,00,000 to conduct annual sports events
- Requires prior approval from Welfare Commissioner
Important Notes for Employers and Trade Unions
- Employers must register their establishments and employees on the KLWB portal.
- All applications must be routed through concerned factories or establishments.
- Original documents are required for all claims and should be submitted within the specified time limits.
This initiative reflects the Karnataka Government’s commitment to strengthening worker welfare and empowering families through accessible financial aid, health services, and educational support. Employers and eligible workers are encouraged to register and take full advantage of the schemes.
For further details, visit the official KLWB website:
https://klwbapps.karnataka.gov.in