Funeral Support Scheme for Construction Workers in Himachal Pradesh: HPBOCWWB

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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):

  1. Is the benefit only for accidental deaths?
    No, the benefit is available for all registered workers, regardless of the cause of death.
  2. Who can claim the benefit?
    The nominee or legal heir of the deceased worker can claim the benefit.
  3. What documents are needed to apply?
    Required documents include identity proof, passport-size photograph, death certificate, work slip, and bank account details among others.
  4. How can I apply for the benefit?
    Applications can be submitted offline at the Labor Welfare Office or online through the official website.
  5. Is this scheme available to unregistered workers?
    No, only registered workers with an active membership in the HPBOCWWB are eligible for this scheme.
  6. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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):

  1. Is the benefit only for accidental deaths?
    No, the benefit is available for all registered workers, regardless of the cause of death.
  2. Who can claim the benefit?
    The nominee or legal heir of the deceased worker can claim the benefit.
  3. What documents are needed to apply?
    Required documents include identity proof, passport-size photograph, death certificate, work slip, and bank account details among others.
  4. How can I apply for the benefit?
    Applications can be submitted offline at the Labor Welfare Office or online through the official website.
  5. Is this scheme available to unregistered workers?
    No, only registered workers with an active membership in the HPBOCWWB are eligible for this scheme.
  6. 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.

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