The “Payment of Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The scheme provides financial support to the nominees or dependents of registered construction workers to cover funeral expenses in the event of the death of a registered member or their spouse.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- A one-time grant of ₹20,000/- is provided to the nominee or dependent to help with funeral expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
- Must be a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- Occupation:
- Must be employed as a building or construction worker.
- Age Requirement:
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- Service Requirement:
- Must have engaged in building or other construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application Under the Welfare Scheme:
- The applicant must be a nominee or dependent of a deceased registered member or of their spouse under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Application Process (Offline)
Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Submission of Registration Application:
- Complete the prescribed registration form.
- Attach all required documents along with a registration fee (not more than ₹50/-).
- Verification:
- Submit the form to the authorized officer of the Board.
- Upon verification, the worker is registered and issued an Identity Card.
Application for Funeral Assistance:
- Obtain the Application Form:
- Registered workers (or their nominees/dependents) should complete the prescribed Form-X (refer guidelines, Page No: 15) for the welfare scheme.
- Document Submission:
- Attach all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required) and submit the application form to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) for processing.
- Beneficiary Details Verification:
- Beneficiaries can check their registration details by visiting the official website and entering the “BOCW Registration No.” in the search box.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Photographs:
- Recent passport-size photographs of the worker.
- Proof of Age:
- Attested copy of the birth certificate or another valid proof of age.
- Proof of Address:
- Attested copy of address proof.
- Employment Details:
- Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
- Registration Fee Proof:
- Receipt or evidence of submission of the registration fee.
- Additional Documents:
- Any other documents as required by the Board.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- Death Certificate:
- A certified copy of the death certificate of the registered worker.
- Applicant ID Proof:
- A valid identity proof of the nominee/dependent.
- Dependents Certificate:
- A certificate verifying the relationship with the deceased (if applicable).
Helpdesk & Contact Details
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0260-2642374
- Address:
Old Circuit House Building,
Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Pin: 396230
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age. -
Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
Yes, a worker must have engaged in construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. -
Who is eligible to apply for the welfare scheme?
The scheme is available to nominees or dependents of a deceased registered construction worker or their spouse. -
Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
Registration is managed by an authorized officer of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. -
What form is used for the application under this scheme?
Applicants should use Form-X as prescribed in the guidelines. -
Where should the application for the welfare scheme be submitted?
Applications should be submitted to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) of the Board. -
How much assistance is provided under this scheme?
A financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to the nominees or dependents for funeral expenses.