Assistance Scheme For Construction Worker In Case Of General Or Accidental Death Or Injury
This scheme will be called “Assistance Scheme for Beneficiary in Normal Death or Accident (in case of death or injury)” registered in Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. This scheme will be effective in entire Rajasthan.
About This Scheme
The Assistance to Construction workers in case of injury or death or accident is a scheme implemented in the state of Rajasthan to provide financial assistance to construction workers and their families in case of an accident resulting in injury or death. Under this scheme, a compensation of up to Rs. 3 lakhs is provided in case of permanent disability or accidental death of a registered construction worker. Additionally, medical expenses are covered for the treatment of injuries sustained during an accident at the construction site.
To be eligible for this scheme, the construction worker must be registered with the Construction Workers Welfare Board in Rajasthan. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and support to construction workers and their families during times of distress and help them cope with the financial burden of medical expenses and loss of income due to the accident.
Benefits
In case of normal death or accident (death or injury) of the beneficiary construction worker assistance amount will be given as follows :-
Rs. 5,00,000/- in case of death due to accident
Rs.3,00,000/- in case of permanent total disability due to accident
Rs 1,00,000/- for partial permanent disability due to an accident.
Up to Rs.20,000/- in case of serious injury in an accident
Up to Rs.5000/- for minor injuries in an accident
75,000/- in case of normal death of construction worker
Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant should be a Resident of Rajasthan State.
2. Construction workers in the age group of 18 to 60 years will be eligible for this scheme.
3. Applicant should be registered as Construction Worker under labor laws.
No assistance shall be payable in the event of death or injury caused by suicide or by consumption of drugs or substances or in case of death or injury caused by assault on one another in contravention of law for the purpose of committing an offence.
Application Process
Apply Offline
In case of death of the beneficiary construction worker, his nominee/successor and in case of injury, the beneficiary himself will apply to the concerned district labor office.
In case of death, the dependent / nominee to whom the assistance amount is payable, will have to submit an affidavit to the effect that the amount received will be used for all the dependents of the deceased beneficiary.
In case of death of the beneficiary, applications for getting assistance will be acceptable within a maximum period of one year from the date of death
In the event of the beneficiary being injured in an accident, the application for getting assistance can be made within a maximum of 6 months from the date of the accident or the date of discharge from the hospital.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
In case of normal death or accident (death or injury) of the beneficiary construction worker assistance amount will be given as follows :-
Rs. 5,00,000/- in case of death due to accident
Rs.3,00,000/- in case of permanent total disability due to accident
Rs 1,00,000/- for partial permanent disability due to an accident.
Up to Rs.20,000/- in case of serious injury in an accident
Up to Rs.5000/- for minor injuries in an accident
75,000/- in case of normal death of construction worker
Application Process
Apply Offline
In case of death of the beneficiary construction worker, his nominee/successor and in case of injury, the beneficiary himself will apply to the concerned district labor office.
In case of death, the dependent / nominee to whom the assistance amount is payable, will have to submit an affidavit to the effect that the amount received will be used for all the dependents of the deceased beneficiary.
In case of death of the beneficiary, applications for getting assistance will be acceptable within a maximum period of one year from the date of death
In the event of the beneficiary being injured in an accident, the application for getting assistance can be made within a maximum of 6 months from the date of the accident or the date of discharge from the hospital.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Assistance Scheme For Construction Worker In Case Of General Or Accidental Death Or Injury |
| Short Title | ASFCW |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Rajasthan |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 18 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |