The "Funeral Support Scheme" under the Labour and Employment Department, Himachal Pradesh, provides ₹20,000 to the nominees or dependents of registered beneficiaries to support funeral expenses.
Funeral Support Scheme (HPBOCWWB) - Introduction
The "Funeral Support Scheme," launched by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, provides financial assistance of ₹20,000/- (twenty thousand) to the nominees or dependents of a registered beneficiary in the event of the worker's death.
Benefits
₹20,000 is provided for a registered worker's death.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a nominee/legal heir of the deceased worker.
- The deceased worker should have been registered with the "Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".
- The membership of the deceased worker with the Welfare Board must be active.
Application Process
- Step 1: The applicant must visit the bocw.hp.nic.in of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Step 2: Click on the option "Apply for Benefits.".
- Step 3: Enter your beneficiary details and date of birth, then click "Search" to view your information.
- Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail of 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.
Applicants can track their application status online through the bocw.hp.nic.in of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.