Bihar Rajya Pravasi Majdur Durghatna Anudan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Bihar has a large number of workers who travel to other states and foreign countries in search of employment and livelihood opportunities. For such migrant workers, an accident away from home can create a serious financial burden for the worker and family, particularly when the accident results in death or permanent disability. To provide financial relief in such situations, the Bihar Government runs the Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojana. The scheme provides a one-time financial grant of up to ₹4 lakh to eligible migrant workers or their dependents, depending on the nature of the accidental death or disability.

The scheme is based on the Bihar Prawasi Majdur Durghatna Anudan Yojana Niyamawali, 2008 and is implemented by the Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar. Under the latest 2026 amendment, effective from 9 February 2026, the assistance has been revised to ₹4 lakh in case of accidental death, while eligible permanent total disability attracts ₹1 lakh and permanent partial disability attracts ₹50,000. The 2026 amendment also provides for the State Government to bear the eligible cost of transporting the body of a migrant worker who dies accidentally outside Bihar or abroad to the worker's permanent place of residence.

The scheme is intended for eligible Bihar-domiciled migrant workers in the age group of 18 to 65 years who earn their livelihood outside Bihar, including in other Indian states or abroad. Depending on the circumstances, qualifying accidents can include road or rail accidents, electrocution, snakebite, fire and other similar accidental events. The scheme also provides assistance in eligible permanent disability cases, helping reduce the financial impact of a serious workplace or other accidental incident on the worker and family.

Eligible applicants can submit their claim through the Bihar Government's ServicePlus/RTPS portal using Service ID 9660004. Applications can also be submitted through the applicable offline or kiosk-based channels. Applicants generally need documents such as identity and age proof, Bihar residence proof, accident-related records, death or disability documents, dependent proof and bank account details. The approved financial assistance is transferred directly to the eligible worker or dependent through RTGS.

For applicants who need assistance with the application or verification process, the concerned district-level Labour Department office can provide guidance, with the District Labour Superintendent serving as the nodal officer for the scheme. Applicants can also use the official ServicePlus system to submit and track their application.

If you are also looking for financial support available to workers facing disability, you may explore the Bihar Construction Worker Disability Pension Scheme, which provides separate assistance to eligible registered construction workers in cases of disability.

Scheme Benefits

The Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojanaprovides one-time financial assistance to eligible migrant workers or their dependents when an accident causes death or permanent disability. Under the latest 2026 rules, the main benefits are as follows:

• Eligible dependents receive ₹4 lakh in case of the accidental death of a migrant worker.
• An eligible worker who suffers permanent total disability due to an accident can receive ₹1 lakh.
• An eligible worker suffering permanent partial disability can receive ₹50,000.
• If an eligible migrant worker dies accidentally while outside Bihar or abroad, the State Government bears the cost of transporting the body to the worker's permanent place of residence, as provided under the 2026 amendment.
• The approved grant is transferred directly to the eligible worker's or dependent's bank account through RTGS.
• The assistance is provided as a one-time grant and does not require the worker to pay an insurance premium.
• Where there is more than one eligible dependent, the grant amount is divided equally among the dependents, as stated in the application form.

The amount of assistance depends on whether the accident results in death, permanent total disability or permanent partial disability. Applicants should provide the required accident, disability or death-related documents during the claim process.

Financial Assistance

The assistance is provided as a one-time grant. In case of more than one eligible dependent, the grant amount is divided equally among the dependents.

Eligibility Requirements

Before applying for the Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojana, applicants should make sure that the worker meets the basic conditions prescribed under the scheme. The main eligibility requirements are:

• The worker must be a permanent resident or domicile of Bihar.
• The worker must be between 18 and 65 years of age at the time of the accident.
• The worker must have been working or earning a livelihood outside Bihar, either in another Indian state or abroad.
• The worker should fall under the eligible migrant labourer category covered by the scheme.
• The death or permanent disability must have resulted from a qualifying accident.
• Accidents such as road or rail accidents, electrocution, snakebite, fire or burns, and animal attacks can fall under the covered accidental events, subject to the scheme rules.
• Cases resulting from suicide, intoxication involving alcohol or drugs, or the worker's own criminal act are not covered under the scheme.

Which Accidents Are Covered Under the Scheme?

The scheme covers eligible accidents that result in the death or permanent disability of a migrant worker while earning a livelihood outside Bihar. Some of the accidental situations covered under the scheme include:

• Road accidents involving the migrant worker.
• Railway or train accidents.
• Death or disability caused by electrocution.
• Snakebite-related accidental death or disability.
• Accidents caused by fire or severe burns.
• Attacks by wild animals or other qualifying animals.
• Accidents caused by falling from a building or other height.
• Falling from a tree or similar accidental incidents.
• Other qualifying accidental events covered under the scheme rules.

The scheme information also provides for eligible accidental death occurring during a government-declared epidemic. The final eligibility of a particular incident is determined during the official verification process based on the applicable rules and supporting records.

What Is Not Covered Under the Scheme?

Not every death or injury is treated as an eligible accident under the scheme. Applicants should check the circumstances of the incident before submitting a claim. The research material identifies the following exclusions:

• Cases arising from suicide are not covered.
• Accidents arising from intoxication involving alcohol or drugs are excluded.
• Cases resulting from the migrant worker's own criminal act are not covered.

For any specific case, the competent authority considers the accident records and other supporting documents while deciding whether the incident falls within the scheme's coverage.

What If There Is More Than One Dependent?

When a migrant worker dies and leaves more than one eligible dependent, the entire sanctioned grant is not paid separately to each dependent. The current application form specifically provides that the grant amount is distributed equally among the eligible dependents.

• The total sanctioned grant is considered for distribution among the eligible dependents.
• Where there is more than one dependent, the amount is divided equally among them.
• Applicants should provide the required details of each dependent in the application.
• Bank details of the concerned dependent are required as part of the claim process.
• If there is a dispute about who should be treated as a dependent, the matter can be dealt with through the authority prescribed under the scheme rules.

Therefore, the ₹4 lakh death grant should not be understood as ₹4 lakh for every dependent. It is the applicable grant amount, which is shared equally where multiple eligible dependents are recognised under the application provisions.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the necessary identity, residence, accident, dependency and bank-related documents ready before submitting the claim. Depending on whether the claim is for death or disability, the following documents may be required:

• Identity and age proof of the migrant worker, such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID or driving licence.
• Bihar residence or domicile certificate of the worker.
• FIR or police report related to the accident.
• Death certificate in case of accidental death.
• Post-mortem report, where applicable in a death case.
• Disability certificate issued by the competent government authority or Civil Surgeon in disability cases.
• Dependent certificate or other proof establishing the applicant's dependency on the deceased worker.
• Work certificate or other proof showing that the worker was working as a migrant labourer outside Bihar.
• Bank account details, including account number, bank name and IFSC code of the eligible worker or dependent.
• Witness details and signatures, wherever required in the application.
• Mobile number and email details of the applicant, as required in the application process.

Applicants should ensure that the information in the application matches the supporting documents, particularly the worker's name, accident details, dependent information and bank account details, to avoid problems during verification.

Steps to Apply

The Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojanaaccepts applications through three channels: online, offline and kiosk. Applicants can choose the method that is most convenient for them. Before starting, keep the worker's accident records, Bihar residence proof, dependent details and bank information ready.

Online Application

1. Open the Bihar ServicePlus/RTPS portal, which is the official online platform used for this service.
2. On the portal, go to the services listed under the Labour Resources Department.
3. Find and select "बिहार राज्य प्रवासी मजदूर दुर्घटना अनुदान योजना के लिए आवेदन".

1. The service is available under Service ID 9660004. You can also use the portal's search facility to find it.
2. Complete the citizen login or registration process if the portal asks for it, and then open the application form.
3. Select the appropriate type of assistance, such as accidental death, permanent total disability or permanent partial disability.
4. Enter the worker's personal, address, employment and contact details as requested in the form.
5. Provide the accident details, including the date, time, place, nature of the accident and whether it occurred in India or outside India. Add the available FIR, Sanaha or Panchnama details as well.
6. In a death case, enter the dependent's details and bank information, including the account number, bank name and IFSC code.
7. Upload the required supporting documents and complete the witness and declaration sections wherever applicable.
8. Review the complete application carefully before submitting it. Make sure the worker's name, accident details, dependent information and bank details match the supporting documents.
9. Submit the application and save the acknowledgement or application reference number. It can be used later to track the application.

Applicants who want to understand the online process before applying can read the official Applicant User Manual. The current ServicePlus service listing provides online, offline and kiosk-based submission options for this scheme.

After submitting the application through any of these methods, keep the acknowledgement details safely. The official ServicePlus information specifies a 14-day service-delivery period, excluding government holidays. This is the prescribed service timeline and should not be treated as a guaranteed date for receiving the approved grant in the bank account.

Offline Application

Applicants who wish to submit their claim offline can approach the concerned Block Development Officer (BDO), Labour Superintendent, District Magistrate, Gram Panchayat or Urban Local Body, as applicable.

1. Visit the concerned BDO, Labour Superintendent, District Magistrate, Gram Panchayat or Urban Local Body, as applicable to the claim.
2. Obtain and fill the prescribed claim form, Prपत्र-1 (Form-1), for the Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojana.
3. Enter the required details of the applicant, migrant worker, address, dependent, bank account and accident.
4. Attach the applicable supporting documents, such as identity proof, age proof, Bihar residence proof, accident-related records, death or disability documents and dependent proof.
5. Submit the completed claim form and supporting documents to the concerned authority or office.
6. Keep the acknowledgement or receipt safely for future reference and application tracking.

Kiosk Application

The kiosk option is useful for applicants who need assistance with the online submission process. The kiosk operator can help enter the information and submit the application through the ServicePlus system.

1. Go to an applicable RTPS/ServicePlus kiosk and tell the operator that you want to apply for the Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojana.
2. Provide the worker's identity, age and Bihar residence documents along with the accident-related records.
3. For a death claim, provide the dependent's details and bank account information. For a disability claim, provide the applicable disability certificate.
4. Give the kiosk operator the information needed to complete the online application, including the accident location, date, work details and relevant police-report information.
5. Check the information entered by the operator before the application is finally submitted. Ask for corrections immediately if anything is incorrect.
6. After submission, collect the acknowledgement or application reference number and keep it safely for tracking the claim.

How to Check Bihar Migrant Labour Accident Grant Application Status?

Once the application has been submitted, applicants do not need to rely only on an office visit to find out what happened to their claim. The Bihar ServicePlus system provides an online facility for tracking the progress of submitted applications.

• Open the Bihar ServicePlus/RTPS portal.
• Use the application-status option available on the portal.
• Enter the required application or acknowledgement details provided when the claim was submitted.
• Submit the details to view the current status of the application.
• If further clarification or document-related action is shown, follow the instructions provided through the portal or contact the concerned authority.

Applicants should keep their acknowledgement or application reference number safely after submission because it can be useful for tracking the claim and following up with the concerned office. The official applicant manual confirms that the submitted application can be tracked through the ServicePlus system.

Relevant Links

• Official Website of Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar
• Bihar ServicePlus / RTPS Portal
• Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojana Application Form
• Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojana Online Applicant User Manual
• RTPS Labour Resources Department Service Guidelines
• Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojana Notice 2026

Contact Information

RTPS and Other Services

• Email: [email protected]

For help regarding the Bihar Rajya Pravasi Mazdoor Durghatna Anudan Yojana, applicants should first contact the concerned Labour Department office at the district/block level. The ServicePlus records identify the Labour Resource Department as the line department for this service, while the RTPS service framework provides for processing through the designated government authorities.