The “Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers” scheme is a welfare initiative by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Labour Department of Sikkim. This scheme is designed to provide financial support to the nominees or dependents of registered construction workers in the event of their death. The assistance aims to help cover the funeral expenses, ensuring that the family of the deceased worker is not burdened with immediate financial hardships during a difficult time.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
A one-time grant of ₹10,000 is provided for funeral expenses.
Eligibility
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- The applicant must be a resident of Sikkim.
- The applicant must be employed as a building or construction worker.
- The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have served under the Welfare Board for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Availing the Welfare Scheme:
- The applicant must be a nominee or dependent of a registered construction worker.
- The nominee/dependent must have lost a registered worker due to death.
Application Process
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Registration Process as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Submit Application:
The complete application form, along with the required documents, must be submitted to the Registering Officer of the respective area. - Verification and Identity Card:
The Registering Officer verifies the details and registers the worker as a beneficiary under the act, issuing an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.
Application Process for the Welfare Scheme:
- Collect Application Form:
After receiving the Identity Card, the nominee/dependent must collect the application form for the welfare scheme from the District Labour Office. - Complete the Form:
Fill in all mandatory fields in the form and attach self-attested copies of all required documents (e.g., letter from the concerned organization/establishment, Identity Card, Death Certificate). - Submission:
Submit the filled application form with supporting documents to the Secretary or any other authorized officer at the District Labour Office. - Processing:
The application will be reviewed, and once the nominee/dependent’s eligibility is confirmed, the benefit will be sanctioned and disbursed as per the scheme guidelines.
For reference, the application form for registration as a beneficiary is Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).
Documents Required
For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:
- Passport-size photographs of the worker.
- Attested copy of Proof of Age.
- Attested copy of Address Proof.
- Details of the establishment where the worker is employed.
- Proof of registration fee submission.
For Application of the Welfare Scheme:
- A letter from the concerned organization/establishment.
- The Identity Card issued by the Welfare Board.
- Death Certificate of the deceased worker.
Helpdesk
For further enquiries, workers can contact:
- BOCW Nodal Officer: 70769-26998
- East: 90643-89842
- Pakyong: 90028-33969
- South: 96098-63959
- West: 95477-16798
- North: 96359-98441
- Toll Free Helpline for Labourers: 18003451474
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary?
Workers must be between 18 and 60 years old. - Is there a minimum service requirement for registration?
Yes, a worker must serve for at least 90 days in a given year. - Who is eligible for funeral assistance?
The nominee or dependent of a registered construction worker who has died is eligible. - Where can I submit the application?
Applications should be submitted at the District Labour Office to the Secretary or an authorized officer. - What documents are needed to apply for the scheme?
Required documents include a letter from the employer, the worker’s Identity Card, and the Death Certificate of the worker.