Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

About This Scheme

The “Assistance in Case of Accidents” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to the nominee of a registered member in the event of an accident causing the member to suffer a permanent total disability, loss of one limb or eye, or permanent disability without losing two limbs or eyes.

Eligibility

> For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker: - The applicant should be a resident of Odisha. - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker. - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years. - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law. > For the Application of the Welfare Scheme: - The applicant should be a nominee of a deceased registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Odisha. - The member should have permanent disability/ lost one limb or eye/ permanent disability without the loss of two limbs or eyes due to an accident.

Benefits

- Permanent total disability due to accident: ₹1,50,000/- - Loss of one limb/ eye: ₹80,000/- - Permanent disability without loss of two limbs/ eyes: ₹40,000/-

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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