Launched in 2004, the "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.
Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) - Introduction
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
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: ₹2,00,000/-
- In case of partial permanent disability due to accident: ₹1,00,000/-
Eligibility
- 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.
Application Process
- Step 1: Go to the Shram Seva Portal (MPBOCWWB) labour.mp.gov.in.
- Step 2: 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.
- Step 4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.
- Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
- Step 6: Finally, click on Submit Application to complete the process.