Funeral Assistance Scheme (GBOCWWB)
The Funeral Assistance Scheme under the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) provides a one-time financial payment of ₹10,000 to the legal heirs of a registered construction worker who passes away while their membership is active. This helps grieving families cover immediate funeral and related expenses. The legal heir can apply through the Labour and Employment Department of Gujarat.
About This Scheme
The Funeral Assistance Scheme under the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (GBOCWWB) provides a one-time financial payment of ₹10,000 to the legal heirs of a registered construction worker who passes away while their membership is active. This helps grieving families cover immediate funeral and related expenses. The legal heir can apply through the Labour and Employment Department of Gujarat.
Full official description
The “Funeral Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the heir of a deceased construction worker registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board in case of death during the ongoing membership.
Benefits
- One-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 paid to the legal heirs of the deceased construction worker
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be the legal heir of the deceased construction worker
- The deceased worker must have been engaged in building or other construction work
- The deceased worker must have been registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board (GBOCWWB)
- Death must have occurred during the period of active membership with the Board
How to Apply
Step 01: The applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’. Step 03: Enter the Aadhaar Card Number of Shram Yogi and select the user type. Step 04: Now, fill in the heir’s details & click on ‘Create’. Step 05: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password. Step 06: Now, select the scheme and read the instructions carefully for the selected scheme. Step 07: Fill out the application form and upload all the relevant documents. Step 08: Agree with the Rules & Regulations and submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent to the registered email ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Funeral Assistance Scheme?
The scheme is administered by the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat, through the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board.
What is the primary objective of the Scheme?
The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the heir of a deceased construction worker registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board in case of death during the ongoing membership.
What benefits does the scheme offer?
The scheme provides a financial assistance amounting to [?]10,000/- to the legal heirs of the deceased construction workers.
Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme?
The legal heirs of the deceased worker who was engaged in building or other construction work and registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board are eligible.
What types of incidents are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers the death of a construction worker during their ongoing membership period.
Are there any documents required for claiming assistance?
Documents such as proof of relationship with the deceased worker and registration details with the board may be required for claiming assistance.
How to apply under the scheme?
Online application has to be done from Sanman portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Identity proof of deceased worker
- Identity proof of heir
- Copy of death certificate
- Self-Declaration Certificate ([Affidavit](https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ApplicationDocuments/BOCW/Soghandhnamu.pdf)) 1. Self-Declaration of Inheritance Certificate
- Copy of bank passbook of heir
- Copy of ration card
- [Self Declaration Form](https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ApplicationDocuments/BOCW/Pedhinamu.pdf) as per Resolution dated 20/09/2022 of Revenue Department 1. Any other documents as required