Sarkari Yojana

Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB)

Madhya Pradesh
Quick Summary: Madhya Pradesh's MPBOCWWB Death Assistance Scheme gives the heir of a registered construction worker ₹6,000/- for the funeral plus ex-gratia of ₹2,00,000/- for normal death or ₹4,00,000/- for accidental death. It also covers accident-related disability, and claims must be made within 6 months.

About Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB)

The “Death Assistance Scheme”, started in 2004, is a welfare programme of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB), Government of Madhya Pradesh. When a worker dies, the scheme gives the heir funeral assistance along with an ex-gratia payment. Ex-gratia is also paid if a registered worker suffers permanent or partial temporary disability in an accident. Claims must be filed within 6 months of the accident or death.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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At the time of death, the construction worker…

At the time of death, the construction worker must have been registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB).

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The worker must have held an active regular…

The worker must have held an active regular membership of the MPBOCWWB when he/she died.

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Benefits can be claimed only by a legal…

Benefits can be claimed only by a legal heir or dependent family member of the deceased registered worker.

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The worker must have possessed a valid identity…

The worker must have possessed a valid identity card at the time of death.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Funeral Assistance: a sum of ₹6,000/- Ex-gratia Payment:

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Where the death is normal

Where the death is normal: ₹2,00,000/-

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Where the death results from an accident

Where the death results from an accident: ₹4,00,000/-

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Where an accident causes permanent disability

Where an accident causes permanent disability: ₹2,0,000/-

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Where an accident causes partial permanent disability

Where an accident causes partial permanent disability: ₹1,00,000/-

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The applicant's (nominee/Legal heirs) Aadhaar identity card

The applicant's (nominee/Legal heirs) Aadhaar identity card

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One passport-size photograph

One passport-size photograph

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A document confirming the residential address

A document confirming the residential address

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The family's Ration Card

The family's Ration Card

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Bank account particulars of the applicant

Bank account particulars of the applicant

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Official death certificate of the worker

Official death certificate of the worker

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The worker's regular registration certificate

The worker's regular registration certificate

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Nominee/legal heir certificate from the competent authority

Nominee/legal heir certificate from the competent authority

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An attested copy of the registered worker's identity…

An attested copy of the registered worker's identity card recording contribution payments up to the application date.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the Public Service…

During office hours, go to the Public Service Center/District Panchayat/Urban Body Office and ask the relevant official for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.

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Complete every mandatory field in the form, paste…

Complete every mandatory field in the form, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across if needed), and attach copies of all required documents, self-attested where necessary.

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Hand in the filled and signed form with…

Hand in the filled and signed form with the documents to the authority, within any time limit that applies.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the official…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the official who accepts the application, and make sure it records the date and time of submission and a unique identification number, if applicable. NOTE 1: Make certain the application reaches the authority within any prescribed period. NOTE 2: Applications have to be filed within 6 months of the date of the accident or death. Designated Officer for Approval - For Rural Areas: Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat For Urban Areas: Commissioner/Chief Municipal Officer, Urban Body

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.

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Open the official website

Open the official website. of the Shram Seva Portal (MPBOCWWB)

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From the homepage, click Planning Application and then…

From the homepage, click Planning Application and then register registered workers' applications for the benefits of schemes.

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Type your Labor Registration Number (Portal Code) and…

Type your Labor Registration Number (Portal Code) and the code shown in the image, and click View Details.

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Select the scheme under which you want to…

Select the scheme under which you want to claim benefits.

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Provide all the information asked for and upload…

Provide all the information asked for and upload the requested documents.

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Click Submit Application to finish

Click Submit Application to finish.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References