Accidental Death Assistance Scheme (GBOCWWB)

Description
The “Accidental Death Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board GBOCWWB , Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to the legal heirs of the deceased construction workers, registered or unregistered with the Board, in case of accidental death or permanent disability during ongoing work at the construction site.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,00,000/- shall be given to the legal heirs of the deceased construction workers.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a legal heir of the deceased worker.
2. The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work.
3. The financial assistance shall be provided to the legal heirs of construction workers, whether registered or unregistered with the Board, in the event of accidental death or permanent disability occurring during ongoing work at the construction site.

Required Documents
• Identity proof of the deceased worker
• Identity proof of heir
• Copy of death certificate
• Copy of Police Panchnama/FIR
• Copy of post-mortem report
• Copy of Firm Name of Talati/Mamlatdar/Executive Magistrate
• Copy of affidavit
• Consent Form
• Bank details of the applicant
• Any other documents as required
• Identity proof of the employee
• Civil Surgeon's Certificate
• Copy of affidavit
• Bank details of the applicant
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who administers this Scheme?
A: 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.

Q: What benefits does the scheme offer?
A: The scheme provides a financial assistance amounting to [?]3,00,000/- to the legal heirs of the deceased construction workers.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme?
A: The legal heirs of the deceased construction workers, whether registered or unregistered with the Board, are eligible to apply for assistance.

Q: What are the criteria for eligibility?
A: The applicant must be a legal heir of the deceased worker who was engaged in building or other construction work.

Q: Is registration with the Board mandatory for availing benefits?
A: No, both registered and unregistered construction workers with the Board are eligible for assistance under this scheme.

Q: What types of incidents are covered under the scheme?
A: Accidental death or permanent disability occurring during ongoing work at the construction site are covered.

Q: Can assistance be claimed if the accident occurs outside the construction site?
A: The scheme specifically covers accidents occurring during ongoing work at the construction site.

Q: How to apply under the scheme?
A: To apply under the scheme, the applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/