The Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965. (State Act wef 5-08-65)

should have contributed to the Labour Welfare Fund. The worker will get Rs. 1,000/- to
Rs. 3,000/- depend upon the severity.
7) Computer courses for the dependents of the employees: The workers should be
in the age group of 18-40 years and studied unto SSLC are eligible for these courses.
These courses are conducted in coordination with koushalya and Janashikshana Samsthe
at Bangalore, Mysore and Davangere.
8) Spoken English Courses for the dependents of the employees: The workers
should be in the age group of 18-40 years and studied unto SSLC are eligible for these
courses. These courses are conducted in coordination with koushalya and Janashikshana
Samsthe at Bangalore, Mysore and Davangere.
9) Heamophilea: The workers under the age group of 18-60 years are eligible for the
benefit. And this amount is to be payable to the Hospitals giving the treatment.This
should be claimed by the worker with the consent of the Hospital authorities.
10) Annual Sports: The Labour Organisations ie., AITUC, CITU and INTUC may claim
for conducting the yearly sports events where there are Labour strength is high. The
amount of assistance is Rs. 20000/-.
Rules: The Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Rules, 1968 – applies to the whole State
of Karnataka.
Constitution of Karnataka Labour Welfare Board:
Independent Members:
1. Hon’ble Minister for Labour & Chairman of the Board;
2. Principal Secretary to Government, Labour Department;
3. Commissioner of Labour;
4. Commissioner & Secretary to Govt., Finance Department;
Employers Representatives:
5. President, Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industries
6. President, Karnataka Textiles Mills Association;
7. President, Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association;
8. President, Mysore Chamber of Commerce & Industries;
Employees Representatives:
9. President or his permanent nominee, AITUC;
10. President, Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC);
11. President, BMS;
12. President or his permanent nominee, CITU;
Women Independent Members:
13. Smt. Shanz Bhanu w/o Nazeer Baig, Bhadravati.
14. Smt. Renukamma W/O Venkappa Avul, Gangavati.
15. Welfare Commissioner – Member Secretary.