The Funeral Assistance scheme is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), under the Labour Department, Government of Haryana. This initiative provides financial support to cover funeral expenses for the nominee or legal heir of a registered worker in the event of their death.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- An amount of ₹15,000 is payable as funeral assistance to the nominee/legal heirs of the deceased worker.
- One-Time Benefit:
- The scheme can be applied for only once per eligible case.
Eligibility
- Nominee/Legal Heir:
- The applicant must be the nominee or legal heir of the deceased worker.
- Registered Worker:
- The deceased must have been registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Membership Requirement:
- The deceased worker should have held a regular membership with the Board.
Application Process
Online Process via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- Registration:
- Visit the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- If not already registered, click on “New User/Register Here” and fill in all mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password), then click ‘Submit’.
- You will receive your login ID on your mobile number.
- Login:
- Click on “Sign in here” on the portal, enter your credentials, and click the ‘Login’ button.
- Application:
- In the portal’s “Scheme/Services list”, select the Funeral Assistance scheme.
- Click on “Apply for Service/Scheme”, fill in all required details in the online application form, and submit the form.
- Retain a printout or note the application number for future reference.
Documents Required
- Identity card of the registered deceased worker.
- Identity proof of the nominee/legal heir.
- Certificate confirming nominee/legal heir status.
- Passport-size photograph.
- Death Certificate of the worker.
- Undertaking (as per prescribed format).
- Any other documents as required by the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much financial assistance is provided?
₹15,000 is provided to the nominee/legal heir. -
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Only the nominee or legal heir of a registered deceased worker is eligible. -
How many times can one apply for the scheme?
The benefit can be claimed only once. -
Is there any specific documentation required?
Yes, documents such as the identity proofs, nominee/legal heir certificate, death certificate, and an undertaking are required. -
Where can one apply for the Funeral Assistance scheme?
Applications are submitted online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.