Sarkari Yojana

Funeral Support Scheme (HPBOCWWB)

Himachal Pradesh
Quick Summary: The Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board pays ₹20,000/- to the nominee or legal heir of a registered worker who dies while holding active membership.

About Funeral Support Scheme (HPBOCWWB)

Under the “Funeral Support Scheme,” the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB), Government of Himachal Pradesh, pays ₹20,000/- (twenty thousand) to the nominees or dependents of a registered beneficiary if that worker dies.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Funeral Support Scheme (HPBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applications must come from the deceased worker's nominee/legal…

Applications must come from the deceased worker's nominee/legal heir.

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The worker who died must have held registration…

The worker who died must have held registration with the "Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".

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The worker's membership of the Welfare Board must…

The worker's membership of the Welfare Board must be in active status.

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

Benefits Provided

Funeral Support Scheme (HPBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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When a registered worker dies, ₹20,000/- is paid

When a registered worker dies, ₹20,000/- is paid.

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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A proof of identity, such as an Aadhaar…

A proof of identity, such as an Aadhaar Card or Voter Card

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A photograph of passport size

A photograph of passport size

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An Undertaking

An Undertaking

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A photocopy of the Work Slip

A photocopy of the Work Slip

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A proof of residence

A proof of residence

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The Ration Card

The Ration Card

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Bank account details or a photocopy of the…

Bank account details or a photocopy of the bank passbook

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A Caste Certificate

A Caste Certificate

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A proof of age

A proof of age

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The Labour Card

The Labour Card

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The Death Certificate

The Death Certificate

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Proof of identity of the nominee/legal heir

Proof of identity of the nominee/legal heir

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Further documents, if asked for

Further documents, if asked for

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Funeral Support Scheme (HPBOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the Labor Welfare Office during office…

Go to the Labor Welfare Office during office hours and ask the concerned authority for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.

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Complete all compulsory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph…

Complete all compulsory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signing across it where required), and attach copies of every compulsory document, self-attested where required.

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Hand in the completed, signed form with a…

Hand in the completed, signed form with a wage slip or an employer's appointment letter confirming 90 days of construction work. Where these cannot be produced, employment can be confirmed through a certificate from a local authority such as a councilor, executive officer or Panchayat Secretary.

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Once the documents and payment are submitted, the…

Once the documents and payment are submitted, the worker is given an acknowledgment receipt confirming registration.

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

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Funeral Support Scheme (HPBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.

Scheme Application Process:

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Open the official website of the Himachal Pradesh…

Open the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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Choose the "Apply for Benefits." option

Choose the "Apply for Benefits." option.

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Type in your beneficiary details along with your…

Type in your beneficiary details along with your date of birth and press "Search" to bring up your record.

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Pick the scheme under which you want to…

Pick the scheme under which you want to claim benefits.

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Provide every piece of requested information and upload…

Provide every piece of requested information and upload the documents when prompted.

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Press "Submit Application" to finish

Press "Submit Application" to finish. Application Tracking: The status of an application can be checked online on the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, and updates are sent to the registered mobile number.

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