Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB)
Launched on 2004, the scheme "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.
About the Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) Scheme
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.
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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: ₹2,0,000/-
- In case of partial permanent disability due to accident: ₹1,00,000/-
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB)
Application mode: Offline / Online
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).
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NOTE 1:**** Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
NOTE 2: The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of the accident or death.
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> Designated Officer for Approval -
For Rural Areas: Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat
For Urban Areas:**** Commissioner/Chief Municipal Officer, Urban Body
Step1: Go to the Shram Seva Portal (MPBOCWWB) official website.
Step2: 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.
Step4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.
Step5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Step6: Finally, click on Submit Application to complete the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) scheme?
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 ev…
Who is eligible for Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB)?
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 t…
What benefits does Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) provide?
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/-
How can I apply for Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB)?
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 fiel…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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