Death Benefit (ANBOCWWB)

About This Scheme

The scheme “Death Benefit” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to the nominees or dependents of workers engaged in Building or Other Construction Works in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the event of their natural or accidental death.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a legal nominee or dependent of the deceased worker. 1. The deceased worker should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 1. The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work. 1. The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of deceased registered workers in the event of their natural or accidental death. 1. The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of non-registered construction workers in case of accidental death only.

Benefits

1. Natural Death: - ₹1,00,000/- shall be sanctioned to the nominee or dependent of a registered beneficiary. 1. Accidental Death (During Employment): - ₹2,00,000/- may be given to the nominee or dependent of the beneficiary. 1. Accidental Death (Non-registered Construction Workers): - ₹50,000/- may be provided, subject to a certificate from the concerned Tehsildar confirming the deceased was a construction worker.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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