Organisation : BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka (KBOCWWB)
Scheme Name : Funeral & Ex-Gratia
Applicable For : Registered Construction Worker
Applicable State/UT : Karnataka
Website : https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login
What is KBOCWWB Funeral & Ex-Gratia?
The “Funeral and Ex-Gratia” by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this Scheme, the Board provides financial assistance to the nominee on the event of the death of a registered construction worker. The scheme also provides an ex-gratia payment to help mitigate the financial burden caused by the sudden demise of the worker.
Related / Similar Scheme : KBOCWWB Disability Pension & Ex-Gratia Karnataka
Benefits of KBOCWWB Funeral & Ex-Gratia
Funeral Assistance: ₹4,000/- to cover funeral expenses.
Ex-Gratia Payment: ₹71,000/- to provide financial support to the nominee of the deceased.
Eligibility of KBOCWWB Funeral & Ex-Gratia
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
** The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
** The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
** The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
The beneficiary should be a nominee of a deceased registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.
How To Apply For KBOCWWB Funeral & Ex-Gratia?
To apply for KBOCWWB Funeral & Ex-Gratia, Follow the below steps
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:
Step-1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Register”.
Step-2: Select “Register as New Construction Worker” then enter your mobile number as per the Aadhaar Registered and verify with the received OTP.
Step-3: From the dashboard, click on “Registration”.
Step-4: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents. Click on “Final Submit” to complete the registration process.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:
Step-1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Login”.
Step-2: Enter your registered mobile number and the received OTP.
Step-3: From the dashboard, click on “Schemes” (After the user Registration is approved, the user can access the schemes page).
Step-4: Select the concerned scheme. Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents.
Step-5: Review the details and check the declaration box. Now click on “Submit” to complete the application process.
Timeline:
Application for this benefit should be submitted within one (1) year of death.
Documents Required For KBOCWWB Funeral & Ex-Gratia
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:
** Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).
** Aadhar Card (Self-Attested).
** Ration Card(non-mandatory).
** Age Proof (Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card).
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
** Beneficiary/original Identity card (Issued by the board).
** Photocopy of bank passbook (Beneficiary or Nominee’s in case of beneficiary’s death).
** Death Certificate attested by gazetted officer.
** Ration Card.
** Aadhaar Card.
** Employer Certificate.
** Any Photo ID proof of Nominee.
** Employment Certificate/90 Days Work Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)).
Helpdesk:
Karnataka Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board,
Address: Karmika Bhavan, Dairy Circle, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-29.
Office Number: 080-29753078
E-mail: labour.commissioner42 [at] gmail.com