Bihar
Labour CodeNotification of the Bihar State Migrant Labour Accident Grant Scheme (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Bihar published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: bihar-notification-of-the-bihar-state-migrant-labour-accident-grant-scheme-amendment-rules-2026) on 2026-02-09, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to provide enhanced financial protection and support to migrant labourers in Bihar in the event of work-related accidents.
| Issue Date | |
| Published | |
| Gazette ID | bihar-notification-of-the-bihar-state-migrant-labour-accident-grant-scheme-amendment-rules-2026 |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in Bihar must review and update their policies to comply with the amended rules and ensure that migrant labourers are registered under the scheme to receive the enhanced benefits. They must also notify the authorities about any work-related accidents involving migrant labourers.
Statutory Penalty Risk
Penalty may be imposed under the Labour Code for non-compliance, including fines up to ₹50,000
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Bihar State Migrant Labour Accident Grant Scheme Rules
- Labour Code on Social Security and Welfare
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Bihar must review and update their policies to comply with the amended rules and ensure that migrant labourers are registered under the scheme to receive the enhanced benefits. They must also notify the authorities about any work-related accidents involving migrant labourers. |
| Compliance Deadline | |
| Statutory Penalty | Penalty may be imposed under the Labour Code for non-compliance, including fines up to ₹50,000 |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to provide enhanced financial protection and support to migrant labourers in Bihar in the event of work-related accidents.
Summary
The Bihar State Migrant Labour Accident Grant Scheme (Amendment) Rules, 2026, have been notified to amend the existing scheme for providing financial assistance to migrant labourers in case of accidents. This amendment aims to enhance the benefits and coverage for migrant workers in the state of Bihar.