The “Death Benefit” scheme, implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour and Employment Department of Odisha, provides financial assistance to the nominees of registered construction workers upon the death of the beneficiary. This benefit covers both natural and accidental deaths, aiming to support families during a difficult time.
Benefits
- For Natural Death:
- Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000 is provided.
- For Accidental Death:
- Financial assistance of ₹2,00,000 is provided.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a resident of Odisha.
- Employment:
- Must be engaged as a building or construction worker.
- Age Requirement:
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- Service Requirement:
- Must have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
- Exclusivity:
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
For Application under the Welfare Scheme:
- Nominee/Dependent:
- The applicant must be a nominee or dependent of a deceased registered member of the Board.
- Cause of Death:
- The benefit applies whether the death is natural or accidental.
Application Process
Registration Process (Online)
- Visit the Official Website:
- Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board website.
- One Time Registration:
- Click on “One Time Registration” (top right).
- Check the Declaration box and click “Proceed.”
- Fill in all required details carefully and click “Proceed.”
- Enter the OTP received and click “Submit.”
- A Username is generated; keep it for future reference.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme (Online/Offline)
- Applicant Login:
- Visit the Applicant Login page of the Odisha BOCWW Board.
- Enter your Username, OTP, and captcha, then click “Sign In.”
- Fill Application Form:
- Complete your General Details, Address Details, Family & Nominee Details, work establishment details (for the last year), Bank Details, etc.
- Click “Submit” to update your profile.
- Apply for the Benefit:
- From the Menu bar, click on “Benefit” and select the applicable Death Benefit.
- Fill in all mandatory details and click “Submit” to complete the application.
- Tracking & Contributions:
- Registered workers can check their application status by entering their Application Tracking Number.
- Annual contributions can be paid through the designated online link using the Registration Number.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Aadhaar Linked Bank Passbook (Front Page Copy):
Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF; size less than 500 KB. - Passport Size Photo:
Allowed types: PNG, JPG; size less than 500 KB. - Aadhaar Card:
Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF; size less than 500 KB. - Signature of Applicant:
Allowed type: PNG, JPG; size less than 500 KB. - Employment Certificate:
Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF; size less than 500 KB.
For the Application under the Welfare Scheme:
- Registration ID Card of the deceased member.
- Proof of Deposit of the annual contribution.
- Death Certificate of the deceased (from a Government Medical Officer not below the rank of Asst. Surgeon).
- Form XIV Report of D.L.O. (if death is due to an accident).
- Proof of Identity of the applicant.
- Copy of the First Page of the Applicant’s Passbook.
- Affidavit: If there is more than one nominee, an affidavit of consent from the other nominees is required.
- Any other documents as specified by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
Workers must be between 18 and 60 years of age. - Is there a minimum service requirement?
Yes, the applicant must have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year. - Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
The scheme is available to the nominee/dependent of a deceased registered worker. - Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
Registration is handled by the Assistant Labour Commissioners/Beneficiary Registering Officers. - Can Odia migrant workmen be registered under this scheme?
The scheme is for residents of Odisha. - What is the procedure for registration?
Complete the online “One Time Registration” using the official website. - Is there a specific form for applying under the scheme?
Yes, Form-XXXV is used for the Death Benefit application. - How much assistance is provided under the scheme?
₹1,00,000 for natural death and ₹2,00,000 for accidental death. - What happens if there are multiple nominees?
An affidavit from the other nominees is required to ensure that the benefit is paid to the applicant. - Where do I submit the application?
Applications are submitted online through the Odisha BOCWW Board portal, or offline to the designated office.