Sarkari Yojana

Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Odisha
Quick Summary: Odisha's Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board pays accident assistance to nominees of registered workers: ₹1,50,000/- for permanent total disability, ₹80,000/- for loss of one limb/eye and ₹40,000/- for other permanent disability.

About Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Offered by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board under Odisha’s Labour Department, the “Assistance in Case of Accidents” scheme supports workers registered with the board. If an accident leaves a registered member with permanent total disability, the loss of one limb or eye, or permanent disability without the loss of two limbs or eyes, the member’s nominee receives financial assistance.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Applicants must live in Odisha

Applicants must live in Odisha.

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Applicants must work as a Building/ Construction Worker

Applicants must work as a Building/ Construction Worker.

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Applicants must be aged between 18 and 60…

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 60 years.

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Applicants must have done building and construction work…

Applicants must have done building and construction work for no fewer than 90 days in a year.

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Applicants must not already belong to another Welfare…

Applicants must not already belong to another Welfare Fund set up under any law. For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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The claimant must be the nominee of a…

The claimant must be the nominee of a deceased registered member of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Odisha.

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The member must have suffered permanent disability/ lost…

The member must have suffered permanent disability/ lost one limb or eye/ permanent disability without losing two limbs or eyes as a result of an accident.

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

Benefits Provided

Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Permanent total disability due to accident:

A worker left fully and permanently disabled by an accident receives ₹1,50,000/-.

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Loss of one limb/ eye:

Where an accident costs the worker one limb or one eye, the payout is ₹80,000/-.

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Permanent disability without loss of two limbs/ eyes:

A sum of ₹40,000/- is paid for lasting disability that does not involve losing two limbs or eyes.

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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Front page of the bank passbook linked with…

Front page of the bank passbook linked with Aadhaar (accepted formats: PNG, JPG, PDF; file must be less than 500 KB).

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Recent passport-size photograph (accepted formats

Recent passport-size photograph (accepted formats: PNG, JPG; file must be less than 500 KB).

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The applicant's Aadhaar Card (accepted formats

The applicant's Aadhaar Card (accepted formats: PNG, JPG, PDF; file must be less than 500 KB).

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Scanned signature of the applicant (accepted formats

Scanned signature of the applicant (accepted formats: PNG, JPG; file must be less than 500 KB).

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Certificate proving employment (accepted formats

Certificate proving employment (accepted formats: PNG, JPG, PDF; file must be less than 500 KB). For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

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Photocopy of the beneficiary's Registration Certificate, attested by…

Photocopy of the beneficiary's Registration Certificate, attested by the DLO/ ALO/ RLI of the district concerned.

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Photocopy of the latest annual contribution receipt, for…

Photocopy of the latest annual contribution receipt, for verification by the DLO/ ALO/ RLI of the district concerned.

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Fully completed Essentiality Certificate bearing the signature of…

Fully completed Essentiality Certificate bearing the signature of a Government Hospital doctor of Assistant Surgeon rank or higher.

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Every original bill, checked by the treating doctor…

Every original bill, checked by the treating doctor and signed with a seal on its face.

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Original OPD Report /Discharge Certificate from the hospital,…

Original OPD Report /Discharge Certificate from the hospital, signed by the Doctor.

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An itemised list of medicines, laboratory tests, investigations,…

An itemised list of medicines, laboratory tests, investigations, no. of doctor's visits, etc.

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Information on whether the construction worker is covered…

Information on whether the construction worker is covered under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY).

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Referral form from the nearest Government Hospital for…

Referral form from the nearest Government Hospital for admission/ OPD treatment.

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Certificate of non-availability of treatment /admission at the…

Certificate of non-availability of treatment /admission at the nearby Government Hospital, where applicable.

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First page of the Bank passbook clearly displaying…

First page of the Bank passbook clearly displaying the bank name, IFSC Code and the applicant's account number, verified by the concerned DLO/ ALO/ RLI. Note: If the original documents are lost, photocopies signed by the Medical Authority will be accepted, provided an affidavit is submitted.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board's official website…

Go to the Odisha BOCWW Board's official website .

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Select “One Time Registration” at the top right…

Select “One Time Registration” at the top right of the page.

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Tick the Declaration box and press the “Proceed”…

Tick the Declaration box and press the “Proceed” button.

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Carefully enter all the requested details in the…

Carefully enter all the requested details in the following window and click “Proceed”.

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Type in the OTP you receive and click…

Type in the OTP you receive and click “Submit”.

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Your account is now created and a Username…

Your account is now created and a Username appears on screen (note it down for later use). Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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Open the Odisha BOCWW Board's Applicant Login page

Open the Odisha BOCWW Board's Applicant Login page.

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Provide your Username and OTP, complete the captcha…

Provide your Username and OTP, complete the captcha and click “Sign In”.

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On the next screen, enter your General Details,…

On the next screen, enter your General Details, Address Details, Family & Nominee Details, Details of the establishment(s) you worked at over the last one year, Bank Details, etc., and click “Submit”.

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Go to “Benefit” in the Menu bar and…

Go to “Benefit” in the Menu bar and choose the benefit you wish to apply for from the list.

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Complete every mandatory field carefully and press “Submit”…

Complete every mandatory field carefully and press “Submit” to finish the application. Check Your Application Status: By visiting this link and entering their Application Tracking Number, registered workers can see where their application stands. Pay Annual Contribution: By visiting this link and entering their Registration Number, registered workers can pay the Annual Contribution.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) through the offline application process outlined below.

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

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A worker wishing to register as a beneficiary…

A worker wishing to register as a beneficiary with the BOCW Welfare Board needs to download Form-XXVII and enclose all mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).

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Hand in the application to the District Labour…

Hand in the application to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors for your locality. Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

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The registered worker must download Form-XXXIV and enclose…

The registered worker must download Form-XXXIV and enclose all mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).

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Hand in the application to the District Labour…

Hand in the application to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors for your locality.

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