The “Funeral Support Scheme,” launched by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, HPBOCWWB 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 of the Scheme:
- A financial assistance of ₹20,000 is provided to the nominee or dependents of a registered worker in the event of the worker’s death.
Eligibility:
- The applicant should be the nominee or legal heir of the deceased worker.
- The deceased worker must 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 have been active at the time of death.
Application Process:
Offline Process:
- The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
- Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required), and include all necessary documents (self-attested if needed).
- Submit the completed application form with documents such as a wage slip or appointment letter verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (e.g., councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted as proof of employment.
- After submission, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming the registration.
Online Process:
- Applicants can also apply online through the official website of the HPBOCWWB by submitting the necessary documents and following the registration process.
Documents Required:
- Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter Card).
- Passport-size Photograph.
- Undertaking.
- Work Slip or Appointment Letter (to verify 90 days of work).
- Proof of Residence (e.g., Ration Card).
- Bank Account Details or a copy of the bank passbook.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Age Proof.
- Labour Card.
- Death Certificate of the deceased worker.
- Identity Proof of the nominee/legal heir.
- Any other documents as required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Is the benefit only for accidental deaths?
No, the benefit is available for all registered workers, regardless of the cause of death. - Who can claim the benefit?
The nominee or legal heir of the deceased worker can claim the benefit. - What documents are needed to apply?
Required documents include identity proof, passport-size photograph, death certificate, work slip, and bank account details among others. - How can I apply for the benefit?
Applications can be submitted offline at the Labor Welfare Office or online through the official website. - Is this scheme available to unregistered workers?
No, only registered workers with an active membership in the HPBOCWWB are eligible for this scheme. - Who manages the scheme?
The scheme is managed by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) under the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Sources and References:
- Scheme Details and Application Forms can be found on the HPBOCWWB website.
- The official website for more information and updates.
Benefits of the Scheme:
- A financial assistance of ₹20,000 is provided to the nominee or dependents of a registered worker in the event of the worker’s death.
Eligibility:
- The applicant should be the nominee or legal heir of the deceased worker.
- The deceased worker must 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 have been active at the time of death.
Application Process:
Offline Process:
- The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
- Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required), and include all necessary documents (self-attested if needed).
- Submit the completed application form with documents such as a wage slip or appointment letter verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (e.g., councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted as proof of employment.
- After submission, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming the registration.
Online Process:
- Applicants can also apply online through the official website of the HPBOCWWB by submitting the necessary documents and following the registration process.
Documents Required:
- Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter Card).
- Passport-size Photograph.
- Undertaking.
- Work Slip or Appointment Letter (to verify 90 days of work).
- Proof of Residence (e.g., Ration Card).
- Bank Account Details or a copy of the bank passbook.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Age Proof.
- Labour Card.
- Death Certificate of the deceased worker.
- Identity Proof of the nominee/legal heir.
- Any other documents as required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Is the benefit only for accidental deaths?
No, the benefit is available for all registered workers, regardless of the cause of death. - Who can claim the benefit?
The nominee or legal heir of the deceased worker can claim the benefit. - What documents are needed to apply?
Required documents include identity proof, passport-size photograph, death certificate, work slip, and bank account details among others. - How can I apply for the benefit?
Applications can be submitted offline at the Labor Welfare Office or online through the official website. - Is this scheme available to unregistered workers?
No, only registered workers with an active membership in the HPBOCWWB are eligible for this scheme. - Who manages the scheme?
The scheme is managed by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) under the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Sources and References:
- Scheme Details and Application Forms can be found on the HPBOCWWB website.
- The official website for more information and updates.