Sarkari Yojana

Accident Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Karnataka
Quick Summary: Karnataka's BOCW Welfare Board Accident Assistance scheme compensates registered construction workers hurt in accidents. It pays ₹5,00,000/- on death, ₹2,00,000/- for permanent total disablement and up to ₹1,00,000/- for partial disablement.

About Accident Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Offered by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, the “Accident Assistance” is a welfare scheme for workers registered with the board. When a registered construction worker has an accident while working, the employer must pay compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, and the Board also pays compensation of its own.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Accident Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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The applicant must be a Building/ Construction Worker…

The applicant must be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).

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The applicant must be at least 18 years…

The applicant must be at least 18 years old.

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The applicant must have done building and construction…

The applicant must have done building and construction work for no less than 90 days in a year. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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The applicant must be a construction worker registered…

The applicant must be a construction worker registered with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.

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The accident may have happened either in the…

The accident may have happened either in the course of employment or away from work.

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

Benefits Provided

Accident Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Death Benefit

Death Benefit: The first surviving nominee receives ₹5,00,000/- (50% as a Fixed Deposit, 50% by cheque/DBT).- Permanent Total Disablement Benefit: ₹2,00,000/- is paid (50% as a Fixed Deposit, 50% by cheque/DBT).- Permanent Partial Disablement Benefit: Up to ₹1,00,000/- is paid in proportion to the disability (50% as a Fixed Deposit, 50% by cheque/DBT).

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:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Certificate of employment/certificate of 90 days of work…

Certificate of employment/certificate of 90 days of work ( Form V(A) / V(B) / V(C) /V(D)).

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Self-attested copy of the Aadhar Card

Self-attested copy of the Aadhar Card.

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Ration Card (optional)

Ration Card (optional).

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Proof of age (Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card)

Proof of age (Voter ID Card/Aadhar Card). For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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Certificate from the treating doctor

Certificate from the treating doctor.

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Certificate of medical disability

Certificate of medical disability.

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Certificate of death

Certificate of death.

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Copy of the FIR

Copy of the FIR.

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Post-mortem report

Post-mortem report.

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Declaration signed by the applicant

Declaration signed by the applicant. For the Renewal Process:

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Certificate of employment/certificate of 90 days of work…

Certificate of employment/certificate of 90 days of work ( Form V(A) / V(B) / V(C) / V(D) ).

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Accident Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Open the Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers…

Open the Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) official website and select “Register”.

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Choose “Register as New Construction Worker”, type the…

Choose “Register as New Construction Worker”, type the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar and confirm it with the OTP you receive.

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On the dashboard, select “Registration”

On the dashboard, select “Registration”.

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Enter all compulsory details and upload the necessary…

Enter all compulsory details and upload the necessary documents, then select “Final Submit” to finish registering. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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Open the Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers…

Open the Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) official website and select “Login”.

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Type your registered mobile number and the OTP…

Type your registered mobile number and the OTP you receive.

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On the dashboard, select “Schemes” (this page becomes…

On the dashboard, select “Schemes” (this page becomes available once your registration is approved).

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Choose the relevant scheme, complete all compulsory fields…

Choose the relevant scheme, complete all compulsory fields and upload the required documents.

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Check the details, tick the declaration box and…

Check the details, tick the declaration box and select “Submit” to finish the application. Renewal Process:

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Open the Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers…

Open the Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) official website and select “Login”.

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Type your registered mobile number and the OTP…

Type your registered mobile number and the OTP you receive.

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On the dashboard, select “Renewal”, fill in the…

On the dashboard, select “Renewal”, fill in the compulsory details and upload the required documents.

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Check the details and select “Submit” to complete…

Check the details and select “Submit” to complete renewal. Note:
Renewal: Each construction worker has to renew registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board once every 3 years. A 1-year grace period is allowed if renewal is missed, after which the registration lapses.

Helpdesk: : Karnataka Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Address: Karmika Bhavan, Dairy Circle, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-29. Office No: 080-29753078 E-mail: labour.commissioner42@gmail.com District Office directory. Taluk Office directory.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References