Sarkari Yojana

Death Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)

Arunachal Pradesh
Quick Summary: The APB&OCWWB Death Benefit Scheme of Arunachal Pradesh helps families of deceased registered construction workers cope with the loss of the breadwinner, covering both normal and accidental deaths. Claims are made offline at district or sub-division Board offices.

About Death Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)

The Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, launched the “Death Benefit Scheme” for workers registered with the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB). Designed and rolled out by the state through the APB&OCWWB, it supports families enrolled with the Labour Welfare Board who face financial hardship after losing the household’s main earner. Objective:

  • The government brought in this death benefit scheme, covering both normal death and death caused by accidents, to soften the resulting economic loss.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Registered Office Of The District/ Sub-Division, APB&OCWWB

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Death Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh may apply

Only permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh may apply.

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The claimant must belong to the family of…

The claimant must belong to the family of a deceased worker who was employed in Building and Other Construction works.

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The deceased worker must be registered with the…

The deceased worker must be registered with the Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).

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The worker's membership must have been active when…

The worker's membership must have been active when he/she died.

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The nominee/ dependent must have been named on…

The nominee/ dependent must have been named on the worker's registration card before the death.

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

Documents Required

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

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A proof of identity such as an Aadhaar…

A proof of identity such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.

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The worker's original registration card along with a…

The worker's original registration card along with a photocopy

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Official death certificate

Official death certificate

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Bank account number / the front page of…

Bank account number / the front page of the bank passbook

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Recent passport-size photographs

Recent passport-size photographs

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A document proving the residential address

A document proving the residential address

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Death Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

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To claim the benefit, the applicant should go…

To claim the benefit, the applicant should go to the nearest registered APB&OCWWB office of the District/Sub-Division, carrying all relevant documents.

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The prescribed application format can be obtained from…

The prescribed application format can be obtained from that office

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Complete the form in full, attach the relevant…

Complete the form in full, attach the relevant documents, and hand it in at the office concerned.

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Once verification is completed, the applicant receives the…

Once verification is completed, the applicant receives the scheme's benefit.

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

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References