MP CM Yadav transfers ₹505 crore aid to families of 23,162 workers under Sambal Yojana

Madhya Pradesh's Sambal Yojana provides financial assistance and benefits to unorganised sector workers, empowering laborers across the state.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has transferred ex-gratia of ₹505 crore to the families of 23,162 workers under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan (Sambal) Yojana, ’ saying his Government has been continuously empowering labourers across the state, an official said on Saturday (March 29, 2025).

Speaking at the state secretariat on Friday (March 29, 2025), Mr. Yadav said following the NITI Aayog’s initiative, gig and platform workers have also been brought under the Sambal Yojana, and their registration is underway.

“They are now eligible to get the same benefits as traditional workers. The beneficiaries also receive ration cards for subsidised food under State and Central Government schemes,” he said.

“The Sambal Yojana is a key welfare initiative for workers in the unorganised sector,” the Chief Minister said.

Under the scheme, an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh is given to families of workers in case of accidental death, ₹2 lakh for natural death, ₹2 lakh for permanent disability, ₹1 lakh for partial disability, and ₹5,000 as funeral assistance.

According to officials, women workers also receive ₹16,000 as maternity assistance, and children of registered workers get full tuition fee coverage under the Higher Education Promotion Scheme.

The Sambal Yojana provides lifelong financial assistance, making it a model scheme for other states.