The Funeral Financial Assistant scheme is implemented by the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, through the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB). The scheme provides financial assistance to the families of registered workers for covering funeral expenses upon the worker’s death.
Benefits
- Cash Assistance:
A one-time cash benefit of ₹1,000 is provided to the nominee of the deceased worker at the time of sanctioning the death benefit.
Eligibility
- Residency:
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh. - Relationship:
The applicant should be a family member of the deceased worker. - Registration Requirement:
The deceased worker must have been registered with the APB&OCWWB and maintained an active membership at the time of death. - Nominee Designation:
The nominee or dependent must have been recorded on the worker’s registration card before the death.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Contact the Registering Officer:
- The applicant should contact the Registering Officers of the APB&OCWWB in the respective district.
- Document Preparation:
- Ensure all relevant documents are in hand before visiting the concerned office.
- Verification and Benefit Availment:
- Upon successful verification of the submitted documents, the applicant will be able to avail the benefit.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof:
Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, etc. - Registration Card:
Original copy of the deceased worker’s registration card. - Death Certificate:
Original death certificate of the worker. - Application Form:
Duly filled application form. - Bank Details:
Bank account number or a copy of the front page of the bank passbook. - Photograph:
Passport-size photograph. - Address Proof:
Documents verifying the nominee’s address.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
To provide financial assistance for funeral expenses to the families of registered construction workers. - By which department was this scheme launched?
It was launched by the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. - What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?
Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. - How much cash assistance will be given to the nominee?
A cash assistance of ₹1,000 is provided. - Who is eligible under this scheme?
Permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh who are family members of a deceased worker registered with the APB&OCWWB, with active membership at the time of death. - Was it mandatory to have registered under the Board?
Yes, the worker must have been registered and have an active membership with the APB&OCWWB. - Can an individual apply if the membership expired before death?
No, the worker’s membership must be active at the time of death. - Is it necessary for the nominee to have his/her name on the registration card of the deceased worker?
Yes, the nominee’s name should be recorded on the registration card before death. - How can I avail the benefits of the scheme?
By contacting the Registering Officer of the APB&OCWWB in your district, submitting the required documents, and completing the verification process.