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West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Funeral Expenses

The scheme provides monetary support to help cover funeral costs in the unfortunate event of a beneficiary's demise.

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About This Scheme

The West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Funeral Expenses by the Labour Department, West Bengal, offers monetary support to help cover funeral costs in the unfortunate event of a beneficiary's demise. Beneficiaries can avail of this assistance by submitting an application alongside the relief request for accidental or natural death compensation.

Benefits

₹3.0K

  • Financial Assistance: ₹3,000/-.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.

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    The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.

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    The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.

Required Documents

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    > For New Registration:
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    Certification by Prescribed Authority in the Prescribed format,
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    Passport Size Photo (self and for each dependent member).
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    Age Proof Document.
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    Driving Licence in case of Drivers.
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    EPIC/ AADHAR Card.
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    > For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
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    Death certificate of the beneficiary.
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    Any other documents (if required).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step 1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.

Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.

Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.

Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.

Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.

Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.

Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹3.0K

Available In

West Bengal

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

Data Sources