The Accidental Death Assistance Scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. This scheme provides financial assistance of ₹3,00,000 to the legal heirs of deceased construction workers—whether registered or unregistered—if death or permanent disability occurs as a result of an accident during ongoing work at a construction site.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- Legal heirs of deceased construction workers receive ₹3,00,000 as a one-time benefit.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal Heir Requirement:
- The applicant must be a legal heir of the deceased worker.
- Employment Details:
- The deceased must have been engaged in building or other construction work.
- Incident Conditions:
- The benefit applies if the accidental death or permanent disability occurs during ongoing work at the construction site.
- Registration Status:
- The deceased worker may be either registered or unregistered with the Board.
Application Process (Online)
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the Sanman Portal:
- Citizen Login:
- Click on the ‘Citizen Login’ tab and then select ‘Please Register Here’.
- Registration:
- Enter the Aadhaar Card Number of the Shram Yogi (construction worker) and select the user type.
- Heir’s Details:
- Fill in the legal heir’s details and click on ‘Create’.
- Login:
- After successful registration, log in using your User ID and Password.
- Select the Scheme:
- Choose the Accidental Death Assistance Scheme and read the rules carefully.
- Application Form:
- Fill out the application form and upload all relevant documents.
- Submission:
- Agree to the Rules & Regulations and submit the form. A confirmation email with your application number will be sent to your registered email ID.
Documents Required
For Accidental Death Assistance:
- Identity proof of the deceased worker.
- Identity proof of the legal heir.
- Copy of the death certificate.
- Copy of the Police Panchnama/FIR.
- Copy of the post-mortem report.
- Copy of the certificate from Talati/Mamlatdar/Executive Magistrate.
- Copy of an affidavit.
- Consent Form.
- Bank details of the applicant.
- Any other documents as required.
For Permanent Disability Assistance:
- Identity proof of the employee.
- Civil Surgeon’s Certificate.
- Copy of an affidavit.
- Bank details of the applicant.
- Any other documents as required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who administers this Scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) under the Government of Gujarat.
Q: What benefits does the scheme offer?
A: It offers a one-time financial assistance of ₹3,00,000 to the legal heirs of a deceased construction worker.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme?
A: Legal heirs of construction workers—whether registered or unregistered with the Board—who died due to an accident or became permanently disabled during ongoing construction work are eligible.
Q: What are the criteria for eligibility?
A: Eligibility requires that the deceased was engaged in construction work at the time of the accident and that the applicant is a legal heir.
Q: Is registration with the Board mandatory for availing benefits?
A: No, the benefit is provided irrespective of whether the worker was registered with the Board.
Q: What types of incidents are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers accidental death and permanent disability occurring during active work at the construction site.
Q: Can assistance be claimed if the accident occurs outside the construction site?
A: The scheme applies only to incidents that occur during ongoing work at the construction site.
Q: How do I apply under the scheme?
A: The application must be submitted online through the Sanman Portal as outlined in the application process above.