The “Funeral Expenses for the Construction Workers” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department,West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance for fune...
**Quantum of Assistance:** â‚ą3,000/- for each deceased beneficiary payable to the nominee.
Eligibility (who can apply)
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
The applicant should be a nominee of a deceased registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal.
How to Apply
**Offline**
> **Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
**Step 1:** To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
**Step 2:** Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers.
> **Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:**
**Step 1:** A registered worker should request the application from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
**Step 2:** Application shall be submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers for this benefit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Funeral Expenses for the Construction Workers / what is the eligibility?
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and con...
What are the benefits of Funeral Expenses for the Construction Workers?
- **Quantum of Assistance:** â‚ą3,000/- for each deceased beneficiary payable to the nominee.
How to apply online for Funeral Expenses for the Construction Workers?
**Offline**
> **Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
**Step 1:** To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should request Form-27 from the Assistant Labour Commissioners/ Beneficiary Registering Officers and should attach all t...