MPBOCWWB Death Assistance Scheme Madhya Pradesh : labour.mp.gov.in

Organisation : MP Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB)
Scheme Name : Death Assistance Scheme
Applicable For : Legal heir (or) dependent family member of the deceased registered worker
Applicable States/ UTs : Madhya Pradesh
Website : https://labour.mp.gov.in/Default.aspx

What is MPBOCWWB Death Assistance Scheme?

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.

Related / Similar Scheme : MPBOCWWB Maternity Support Scheme Madhya Pradesh

Benefits of MPBOCWWB Death Assistance Scheme

Funeral Assistance: ₹6,000/-

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

Eligibility of MPBOCWWB Death Assistance Scheme

** 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.
** The construction worker must have passed away while he/she held an active regular membership with the MPBOCWWB.
** Only the legal heir or dependent family member of the deceased registered worker is eligible to apply for benefits under the scheme.
** The construction worker must have passed away while he/she had a valid identity card.

How To Apply For MPBOCWWB Death Assistance Scheme?

To apply for MPBOCWWB Death Assistance Scheme, Follow the below steps

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

Documents Required For MPBOCWWB Death Assistance Scheme

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