Sarkari Yojana

Death Assistance Scheme (BBOCWWB)

Bihar
Quick Summary: Bihar's BBOCWWB Death Assistance Scheme pays the legal heir of a registered construction worker ₹2,00,000/- for natural death or ₹4,00,000/- for accidental death. If disaster aid has already been received, the Board pays ₹1,00,000/-.

About Death Assistance Scheme (BBOCWWB)

Operated by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB) under the Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar, the “Death Assistance” scheme gives money to the legal heir when a registered worker dies, whether naturally or in an accident. Where the death happens in a disaster and Disaster Management has already paid a grant, the Board will pay only ₹1,00,000/-.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Death Assistance Scheme (BBOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The deceased worker must have been registered with…

The deceased worker must have been registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB).

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At the time of death, the worker's membership…

At the time of death, the worker's membership of the Welfare Board has to be active.

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Only a legal heir/dependent family member of the…

Only a legal heir/dependent family member of the deceased registered worker can apply under this scheme.

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

Benefits Provided

Death Assistance Scheme (BBOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Natural death

Natural death: the heir receives ₹2,00,000/-.

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Accidental death

Accidental death: the heir receives ₹4,00,000/-.

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Where disaster aid has already been paid

Where disaster aid has already been paid: ₹1,00,000/-.

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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The registered worker's Board identity card

The registered worker's Board identity card

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Particulars of the applicant's bank account

Particulars of the applicant's bank account

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The worker's death certificate

The worker's death certificate

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Certificate identifying the nominee/legal heir

Certificate identifying the nominee/legal heir

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Evidence of the worker's Board membership

Evidence of the worker's Board membership

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Proof of the worker's age when registered

Proof of the worker's age when registered

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A signed undertaking

A signed undertaking

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Death Assistance Scheme (BBOCWWB) through the online application process outlined below.

Apply for Scheme Benefits

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Open the official website of the Bihar Building…

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

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Go to "Scheme Application" and choose "Apply for…

Go to "Scheme Application" and choose "Apply for Scheme".

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Type in your registration number and press "Show"…

Type in your registration number and press "Show" to bring up your details.

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Choose the scheme whose benefits you want to…

Choose the scheme whose benefits you want to claim.

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Fill in all the requested information and upload…

Fill in all the requested information and upload the required documents.

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Press "Submit Application" to finish

Press "Submit Application" to finish. Application Tracking The status of the application can be checked online on the official website of the Bihar 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