Organisation : Gujarat Labour Welfare Board (GLWB)
Scheme Name : Accidental Death Assistance Scheme
Applicable For : Family members of workers (Shramyogis) in the event of their death due to an accident
Applicable State/UT : Gujarat
Website : https://glwb.gujarat.gov.in/welfare-schemes.htm
Apply Here : https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
What is GLWB Accidental Death Assistance Scheme?
The “Accidental Death Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the family members of workers (Shramyogis) in the event of their death due to an accident during their course of employment. This assistance aims to help the worker’s family cope with the sudden calamity. However, post-sickness and natural death of workers will not be admissible under the scheme.
Related / Similar Facility : GBOCWWB Funeral Assistance Scheme Gujarat
Benefits of GLWB Accidental Death Assistance Scheme
Under the scheme, families of workers (Shramyogis) will receive financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- in the event of the worker’s death due to an accident during their course of employment.
Eligibility of GLWB Accidental Death Assistance Scheme
In case of the death of a worker due to an accident, the family of the worker will be eligible for assistance under the scheme. Only those workers (Shramyogis) whose factory/company/organization has regularly paid their Labour Welfare Fund will be eligible for the benefit of this scheme.
Notes:
** The benefit of the scheme will be given from the day after the worker joins the job.
** Application should be made within 2 years from the date of death of the worker (Shramyogi). The application received after the time limit will be processed at the office.
** Under this scheme, in case of the death of a worker due to an accident in the factory, the Director, Office of Industrial Safety and Health has to submit an accident report.
** Also, in case of accidental death outside the factory/company/organization, an affidavit has to be produced from the owner/manager of the factory/company/organization concerned.
** The final decision regarding assistance will be with the Welfare Commissioner, with jurisdiction in Ahmedabad.
How To Apply For GLWB Accidental Death Assistance Scheme?
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:
Step-1: The applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Step-2: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’.
Step-3: Enter your Aadhaar Card Number, select user type and then enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
Step-4: Now, click on ‘Fetch’ & verify the details.
Step-5: Enter user details and Password.
Step-6: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step-7: Now, select the scheme and read the instructions carefully for the selected scheme.
Step-8: Fill out the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step-9: Agree with the Rules & Regulations and submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent on the registered email ID.
Documents Required For GLWB Accidental Death Assistance Scheme
** Passport-size Photograph
** A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
** Aadhaar Card of Labour
** Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
** Identity proof of family member/applicant
** Death certificate of worker
** Accident report
** Bonafide certificate
** Affidavit
** Bank account details/Bank Passbook of family member/applicant
** Any other documents as required
Note:
The application form submitted except for incomplete details and complete enclosure will be done in the office. No correspondence will be entertained regarding that.