What is Gopabandhu GSSY Odisha?
Gopabandhu Samajik Suraksha Yojana (GSSY) is Odisha's social security scheme for unorganised sector workers. Named after freedom fighter and poet Gopabandhu Das, GSSY provides ₹500/month pension to registered unorganised workers (aged 60+), ₹1 lakh death benefit, ₹50,000 disability benefit, and funeral assistance. Additionally, GSSY provides ₹1,500 per delivery for maternity benefit (up to 2 deliveries). Covers 54 occupational categories including domestic workers, agricultural labourers, fishermen, construction workers (non-BOCWWB), street vendors, cycle/auto drivers, beedi workers, weavers. Over 25 lakh workers enrolled. Apply at labour.odisha.gov.in.
Gopabandhu GSSY Odisha — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Gopabandhu Samajik Suraksha Yojana (GSSY) Odisha 2026 — ₹500/Month Pension for Unorganised Workers |
| State | Odisha (ओडिशा) |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Launch Year | 2005 |
| Benefit | ₹500/month pension (60+) + ₹1 lakh death benefit + ₹50,000 disability + maternity ₹1,500 — 54 occupational categories in Odisha |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 25 lakh+ unorganised workers enrolled under GSSY in Odisha |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://labour.odisha.gov.in |
Gopabandhu GSSY Odisha — unorganised workers pension scheme। 60+ age: ₹500/month pension। ₹1 lakh death + ₹50,000 disability। Maternity ₹1,500/delivery। 54 occupational categories — domestic, agri, construction, auto, street vendor। 25 lakh+ enrolled। labour.odisha.gov.in।
₹500/ମାସ pension (60+) + ₹1 ଲକ୍ଷ death + ₹50,000 disability + maternity — 54 occupations — Odisha unorganised workers
ଗୋପବନ୍ଧୁ GSSY: Odisha unorganised workers-ଙ୍ଗ 60+ ₹500/ମାସ pension, ₹1 ଲକ୍ଷ death, ₹50,000 disability। 54 occupational categories — domestic, agri, auto, street vendor। 25 ଲକ୍ଷ+ enrolled। labour.odisha.gov.in।
📌 फायदा: ₹500/ମାସ pension + ₹1 ଲକ୍ଷ death + ₹50,000 disability — 54 occupational categories
पात्रता:
Odisha unorganised worker, 18-59 register, income ≤ ₹1.5 ଲକ୍ଷ, occupation proof।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
labour.odisha.gov.in → GSSY register। Block/District Labour Office — Aadhaar + occupation proof + income cert।
Benefits of Gopabandhu GSSY Odisha
✅ ₹500/month pension (60+) + ₹1 lakh death benefit + ₹50,000 disability + maternity ₹1,500 — 54 occupational categories in Odisha
₹500/ମାସ pension (60+) + ₹1 ଲକ୍ଷ death + ₹50,000 disability + maternity — 54 occupations — Odisha unorganised workers
Who is Eligible for Gopabandhu GSSY Odisha?
- ✓ Unorganised sector worker in Odisha — one of 54 covered occupational categories
- ✓ Age 18-59 for registration; pension from 60+
- ✓ Annual family income not exceeding ₹1.5 lakh
- ✓ Odisha domicile
- ✓ Not covered under EPF/ESIC or any government pension
- ✓ Monthly contribution: ₹50 (state pays ₹50 employer share)
Documents Required for Gopabandhu GSSY Odisha
How to Apply for Gopabandhu GSSY Odisha Online?
- 1labour.odisha.gov.in → GSSY Registration
- 2Or nearest Block Labour Office / District Labour Office
- 3Occupation proof + Aadhaar + income cert + bank passbook submit
- 4₹50/month contribution (auto-deducted or manual)
- 5Registration card issued — death/disability/pension claims from Labour Office
Official Government Portal — Odisha
The single official window for this scheme is labour.odisha.gov.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗 labour.odisha.gov.in — GSSY Registration