The Assistance in Case of Accidents scheme, implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under the Labour Department of Odisha, is designed to provide critical financial assistance to the nominees of registered construction workers in the event of severe accidents. The scheme aims to support the families of workers who suffer permanent total disability, loss of one limb or eye, or permanent disability without the loss of two limbs or eyes due to an accident.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Financial Support: Offers differentiated financial aid based on the extent of disability resulting from an accident.
- Nominee-Centric Assistance: Ensures that the family or nominee of the injured worker receives timely and essential financial support.
- Enhanced Welfare Coverage: Aims to mitigate the financial hardship caused by severe accidents among construction workers.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Must be a resident of Odisha.
- Should be employed as a building/construction worker.
- Age must be between 18 and 60 years.
- Must have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
- Should not be a member of any other welfare fund established under any law.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme
- The applicant must be a nominee of a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Odisha.
- The registered member should have suffered:
- Permanent total disability, or
- Loss of one limb or eye, or
- Permanent disability without the loss of two limbs or eyes due to an accident.
Application Process
Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker (Online)
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board’s website.
- One Time Registration: Click on “One Time Registration” on the top right side of the page.
- Declaration and Proceed: Tick the declaration box and click “Proceed”.
- Fill in Details: Enter all required details carefully and click “Proceed”.
- OTP Verification: Enter the OTP received and click “Submit”.
- Account Creation: Your account will be created, and a Username will be displayed—keep it for future reference.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme
- Login: Visit the Applicant Login page of the Odisha BOCWW Board. Enter your Username, OTP, and captcha, then click “Sign In”.
- Provide Details: Fill in your general details, address details, family & nominee details, details of establishments where you worked in the last year, bank details, etc., then click “Submit”.
- Select Benefit: In the menu bar, click on “Benefit”. From the list, select the appropriate benefit (Assistance in Case of Accidents).
- Submit Application: Fill in all mandatory details and click “Submit” to complete the process.
Tracking and Contributions
- Application Status: Registered workers can check their application status by entering their Application Tracking Number on the provided link.
- Annual Contribution: Registered workers can pay the annual contribution by entering their Registration Number on the designated link.
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker
- Aadhaar Linked Bank Passbook Front Page Copy (PNG, JPG, or PDF; less than 500 KB)
- Passport Size Photo (PNG or JPG; less than 500 KB)
- Aadhaar Card (PNG, JPG, or PDF; less than 500 KB)
- Signature of Applicant (PNG or JPG; less than 500 KB)
- Employment Certificate (PNG, JPG, or PDF; less than 500 KB)
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme
- Xerox Copy of the Registration Certificate of the beneficiary, duly attested by the DLO/ALO/RLI of the concerned district.
- Xerox Copy of Updated Annual Contribution Receipt verified by the DLO/ALO/RLI.
- Essentiality Certificate (filled completely and signed by an Assistant Surgeon of a Government Hospital).
- Original Bills verified and signed by the treating doctor (with seal).
- Original OPD Report/Discharge Certificate from the hospital, duly signed by the doctor.
- Detailed List of Medicines, Laboratory Tests, Investigations, etc.
- Referral Form for admission/OPD treatment from a nearby Government Hospital.
- Non-availability Certificate for treatment/admission in a nearby Government Hospital (if applicable).
- Copy of the First Page of Bank Passbook indicating the Bank name, IFSC Code, and account number, verified by the concerned DLO/ALO/RLI.
Note: In case of loss of original documents, duly signed photocopies along with an affidavit may be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board of Odisha?
A1: Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
Q2: Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?
A2: Yes, the applicant should have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
Q3: Who can apply for the welfare scheme?
A3: The scheme is available to the nominee of a registered construction worker who has suffered severe disabilities due to an accident.
Q4: Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?
A4: Registration is managed by the Odisha BOCWW Board through its online registration process.
Q5: Can Odia migrant workmen be registered as beneficiaries under this Board?
A5: Registration is generally for workers residing in Odisha and meeting the eligibility criteria.
Q6: What is the procedure for applying for the registration?
A6: Applicants must complete the online registration process as outlined above, including OTP verification and submission of required details.
Q7: Is there a specific form for offline registration as a beneficiary?
A7: The online registration process is the primary method; specific offline forms may be available upon request from the Board’s office.
Q8: What is the fee associated with the registration process?
A8: Fees may apply as per the guidelines provided by the Odisha BOCWW Board. Details of annual contributions are available during registration.
Q9: Who decides whether my application will be approved or rejected?
A9: The competent sanctioning authority at the Odisha BOCWW Board reviews applications and decides on approval or rejection.
Q10: Can my application be rejected even if I have paid the application fee?
A10: Yes, if the application does not meet the eligibility or documentary requirements, it may be rejected.
Q11: What happens if the application is rejected?
A11: Rejected applications may be appealed or resubmitted with the correct documents as per the Board’s guidelines.
Q12: What are the consequences of submitting fraudulent documents for assistance?
A12: Submission of fraudulent documents can lead to permanent debarment from all schemes under the Odisha BOCWW Board and may involve legal consequences.