Sarkari Yojana
Funeral Benefit (MBOCWWB)
About Funeral Benefit (MBOCWWB)
“Funeral Benefit” is a social security measure of the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB), working under the Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya. When a registered construction worker dies, the scheme extends financial help to the worker’s nominees or dependents to meet the funeral expenses.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Funeral Benefit (MBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only the legal nominee or a dependent of…
Only the legal nominee or a dependent of the worker who has died can apply.
Meghalaya must have been the deceased worker's place…
Meghalaya must have been the deceased worker's place of residence.
The worker must have been employed in some…
The worker must have been employed in some form of building or other construction work.
Registration with the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction…
Registration with the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is required for the deceased worker.
The assistance goes towards funeral expenses and is…
The assistance goes towards funeral expenses and is paid to the nominees or dependents of registered workers who have died.
Benefits Provided
Funeral Benefit (MBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
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1. Nominees or dependents of a registered construction worker who has died are paid ₹5,000/- to help meet the funeral expenses.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The worker's MBOCWWB ID Card
The worker's MBOCWWB ID Card
A Death Certificate
A Death Certificate
The Challan/Receipt showing the Monthly Subscription was paid
The Challan/Receipt showing the Monthly Subscription was paid
An ID proof for the nominee, such as…
An ID proof for the nominee, such as a Voter ID, Licence or similar
The Bank Passbook
The Bank Passbook
Proof of the applicant's address
Proof of the applicant's address
A Succession Certificate
A Succession Certificate
Consent Letters from the nominee
Consent Letters from the nominee
A Guardian Certificate where the applicant is a…
A Guardian Certificate where the applicant is a minor
Further documents, if called for
Further documents, if called for
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Funeral Benefit (MBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.
Online Worker Registration Process (Portal):
Open the online Portal at https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Open the online Portal at https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
To open a new account, press the 'Worker'…
To open a new account, press the 'Worker' button on the home page and provide every compulsory detail.
Once the form is complete, press 'Register'
Once the form is complete, press 'Register'.
A "Registered Successfully" message confirms that registration has…
A "Registered Successfully" message confirms that registration has gone through. Application Process for Funeral Benefit:
Open the online Portal at https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Open the online Portal at https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password…
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password and the Security Code, then press Login.
On the Dashboard, choose the "Funeral Benefit" scheme
On the Dashboard, choose the "Funeral Benefit" scheme.
Supply all the requested information and attach the…
Supply all the requested information and attach the required enclosures.
Press 'Submit' to send in your benefit application
Press 'Submit' to send in your benefit application. Application Process to Track/Update:
Open the online Portal at https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Open the online Portal at https://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services/login.htm
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password…
Type your User ID (Registered Mobile Number), Password and the Security Code, then press Login.
Choose 'Track Application Status' from the menu
Choose 'Track Application Status' from the menu.
Press 'View Details' to see your application
Press 'View Details' to see your application.
Press 'Application History' to see the past activity…
Press 'Application History' to see the past activity on your application.
Press 'Update' if you need to modify your…
Press 'Update' if you need to modify your application. Note: Updates are not possible once the application is under process or has been processed. (Worker's User Manual)
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Funeral Benefit (MBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Applicants may instead sign a copy of the prescribed application form and hand it in at the relevant office of the Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.