Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB)

About This Scheme

Launched in 2004, the "Death Assistance Scheme" is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB), Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides funeral assistance and ex-gratia payment to the heir of a worker in the event of their death. It also offers ex-gratia in case of permanent or partial temporary disability of a registered worker due to an accident. The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of the accident or death.

Eligibility

1. The construction worker must have passed away while he/she was registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB) when he/she died. 1. The construction worker must have passed away while he/she held an active regular membership with the MPBOCWWB. 1. Only the legal heir or dependent family member of the deceased registered worker is eligible to apply for benefits under the scheme. 1. The construction worker must have passed away while he/she had a valid identity card.

Benefits

Funeral Assistance: ₹6,000/- Ex-gratia Payment: 1. In case of normal death: ₹2,00,000/- 1. In case of death due to accident: ₹4,00,000/- 1. In case of permanent disability due to accident: ₹2,0,000/- 1. In case of partial permanent disability due to accident: ₹1,00,000/-

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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