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Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB)

Launched on 2004, the scheme Death Assistance Scheme is a welfare scheme 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.

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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.

Benefits

₹6.0K

Funeral Assistance: ₹6,000/-

Ex-gratia Payment:

  1. In case of normal death: ₹2,00,000/-
  2. In case of death due to accident: ₹4,00,000/-
  3. In case of permanent disability due to accident: ₹2,0,000/-
  4. In case of partial permanent disability due to accident: ₹1,00,000/-

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    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.

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    The construction worker must have passed away while he/she held an active regular membership with the MPBOCWWB.

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    Only the legal heir or dependent family member of the deceased registered worker is eligible to apply for benefits under the scheme.

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    The construction worker must have passed away while he/she had a valid identity card.

Required Documents

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    Aadhaar Card of the applicant (nominee/Legal heirs)
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    Passport-size photograph
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    Proof of residence
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    Ration Card
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    Bank account details
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    Death certificate of worker
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    Regular registration certificate of the worker
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    Nominee/legal heir certificate
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    An attested copy of the identity card of the registered worker in which payment of contribution up to the date of application is recorded.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Public Service Center/District Panchayat/Urban Body Office and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

NOTE 1: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

NOTE 2: The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of the accident or death.

Designated Officer for Approval -

For Rural Areas: Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat

For Urban Areas: Commissioner/Chief Municipal Officer, Urban Body

OOnline

Step1: Go to the Shram Seva Portal (MPBOCWWB) official website.

Step2: On the homepage, find and click on Planning Application, then register the applications of registered workers for the benefits of schemes.

Step 3: Enter your Labor Registration Number (Portal Code) and the code displayed in the image, then click View Details.

Step4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.

Step5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.

Step6: Finally, click on Submit Application to complete the process.