The “Funeral Support Scheme” under the Labour and Employment Department, Himachal Pradesh, provides βΉ20,000 to the nominees or dependents of registered beneficiaries to support funeral expenses.
About This Scheme
The “Funeral Support Scheme,” launched by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, provides financial assistance of βΉ20,000/- (twenty thousand) to the nominees or dependents of a registered beneficiary in the event of the worker’s death.
Benefits
βΉ20,000/- is provided for a registered worker’s death.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a nominee/legal heir of the deceased worker.
The deceased worker should have been registered with the “Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board”.
The membership of the deceased worker with the Welfare Board must be active.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office (during office hours) and request a hard copy of the prescribed
application form
from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with a wage slip or appointment letter from the employer, verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (such as a councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted to verify employment.
Step 4: After submitting the documents and payment, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming their registration.
Apply Online
Scheme Application Process:
Step 1: The applicant must visit the
official website
of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on the option “
Apply for Benefits.
“
Step 3: Enter your beneficiary details and date of birth, then click “Search” to view your information.
Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail of the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Step 6: Finally, click on “Submit Application” to complete the process.
Application Tracking:
Applicants can track their application status online through the
official website
of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in