The “Mrityu Ki Dasha Mein Antyeshti Evam Anugrah Sahayata Yojana” is a welfare scheme implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Labor Department since 2004. Its primary objective is to provide financial assistance to the dependents of registered construction workers in Madhya Pradesh in the event of their death. This assistance helps alleviate the immediate financial burden caused by funeral expenses and offers support during the difficult period following the loss of a breadwinner. Additionally, the scheme includes ex-gratia payments for cases of permanent or partial disability resulting from an accident, ensuring some financial security for workers who suffer injuries on the job.
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: ₹2,00,000/-
- In case of partial permanent disability due to accident: ₹1,00,000/-
Eligibility
- Registration Requirement:
The construction worker must have been registered under the scheme for at least 6 months prior to their death. - Cause of Death/Injury:
The death may result from natural causes or an accident. - Valid Identity:
The worker must possess a valid identity card. - Successor Eligibility:
Benefits will be provided to the following successors:- The wife or husband of the worker (as applicable).
- Sons and unmarried, dependent daughters.
- Dependent parents.
- If none of the above exist, then to any family member who is dependent on the deceased worker.
Application Process
Mode: Offline
- Submission:
The application must be submitted in the prescribed format within 6 months from the date of the construction worker’s death. - Where to Submit:
- Rural Areas: Submit to the Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat.
- Urban Areas: Submit to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation/Chief Municipal Officer, Municipality, or Municipal Council.
- Process:
Applicants must fill out the prescribed application form, attach all required documents, and submit it to the designated officer’s office. Timely submission is essential to ensure that benefits are processed.
Documents Required
- Copy of the valid registration card of the construction worker.
- The prescribed application form.
- Death certificate.
- In cases of death due to an accident, a copy of the FIR.
- (Any additional documents as per specific guidelines may also be required.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the objective of the scheme?
A1: The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the dependents of registered construction workers in Madhya Pradesh in the event of their death, helping to cover funeral expenses and offer support during a difficult time. It also provides ex-gratia payments for accidents causing disability.
Q2: Is this scheme for Urban Area or Rural Area only?
A2: The scheme is applicable across both urban and rural areas in Madhya Pradesh. However, the application is submitted to different designated offices depending on the area (Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat for rural areas; Commissioner or equivalent for urban areas).
Q3: What benefits are provided under the scheme?
A3: The scheme provides:
- Funeral assistance of ₹6,000/-
- Ex-gratia payments which vary based on the type of death or disability:
- Normal death: ₹2,00,000/-
- Death due to accident: ₹4,00,000/-
- Permanent disability due to accident: ₹2,00,000/-
- Partial permanent disability due to accident: ₹1,00,000/-
Q4: What is the time duration within which one must apply to claim the benefits?
A4: The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of the construction worker’s death.
Q5: How much funeral assistance is provided?
A5: The scheme provides funeral assistance of ₹6,000/-.
Q6: Is this a DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) scheme?
A6: No, this scheme is not processed via Direct Benefit Transfer. The application is submitted offline, and the benefits are disbursed following the verification process by the designated authorities.
Q7: Is there an application fee?
A7: There is no application fee mentioned under this scheme.
Q8: How does one obtain the scheme benefits?
A8: The dependents or legal successors of the deceased construction worker must fill out and submit the prescribed application form along with the required documents at the designated office within 6 months of the death.
Q9: Is the scheme open to non–Madhya Pradesh residents?
A9: This scheme is designed specifically for registered construction workers in Madhya Pradesh. Only the dependents of workers who were registered in Madhya Pradesh are eligible.
Q10: What documents are required to apply?
A10: The required documents include:
- A copy of the valid registration card.
- The prescribed application form.
- The death certificate.
- In cases of accidental death, a copy of the FIR.
- Any additional documents as specified by the guidelines.