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Funeral Assistance for the Construction Worker

The "Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides funeral assistance to the nominees/ dependents, in case of death of the registered member.

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About This Scheme

The "Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, funeral assistance is provided to the nominees/dependents of the member in case of his/ her death.

Benefits

₹10.0K

₹10,000/- is provided for Funeral assistance.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

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> For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
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Photographs of the concerned worker.
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Attested copy of Proof of Age.
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Attested copy of Address Proof.
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Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
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Proof regarding Submission of Registration fees.
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> For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
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Letter from concerned organization/establishment.
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Identity Card.
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Death Certificate.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: The complete application form along with the required documents is required to be submitted to the Registering Officer of the area.

Step 2: The Registering Officer, after satisfying himself/herself with all the details, may register the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: Upon receiving the Identity Card as a Building/ Construction Worker, the applicant needs to collect the application form for the concerned welfare scheme from the District Labour Office and submit the form along with the mandatory documents to the Secretary or any other Officer authorized by him (self attested, if required).

Step 2: Later on, verifying the eligibility of the concerned welfare scheme, the applicant may get the benefits.

Application form for the Registration as a Beneficiary: Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).

Helpdesk:

For further enquiry, workers can contact the following numbers:-

70769-26998 (BOCW Nodal Officer)

90643-89842 (East)

90028-33969 (Pakyong)

96098-63959 (South)

95477-16798 (West)

96359-98441 (North)

Toll Free Helpline for labourers: 18003451474

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹10.0K