New Delhi, Jan 14 (KNN) The State Labour Department of West Bengal is undertaking a massive awareness campaign to bring more workers from the unorganized sector under the ambit of Samajik Suraksha Yojana (Social Security Scheme).

The Mamata Banerjee-led government has allocated Rs. 113 crore for the scheme in seven years.

It had merged five schemes into one in April 2017 and named the scheme as Samajik Suraksha Yojana. 

Under the scheme, unorganized workers are getting financial assistance of Rs 20,000 per annum for any ailment. The amount extends up to Rs 60,000 per annum in case of hospitalization.

There is also entitlement for the provident fund after a worker attains the age of 60. 

More than 1 crore people have been brought under the SSY.

Enrollment camps for the scheme will also be set up at the Labour fair which is taking place in various districts of the state across the month of January.