Accidental Death Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board

Description
The “Accidental Death Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the family members of workers Shramyogis in the event of their death due to an accident during their course of employment. This assistance aims to help the worker& 39;s family cope with the sudden calamity. However, post-sickness and natural death of workers will not be admissible under the scheme.

Exclusions
• Post-sickness and natural death of worker will not be admissible.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, families of workers (Shramyogis) will receive financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- in the event of the worker's death due to an accident during their course of employment.

Eligibility Criteria
1. In case of the death of a worker due to an accident, the family of the worker will be eligible for assistance under the scheme.
2. Only those workers (Shramyogis) whose factory/company/organization has regularly paid their Labour Welfare Fund will be eligible for the benefit of this scheme.
3. **Note 01:** The benefit of the scheme will be given from the day after the worker joins the job.
4. **Note 02:** Application should be made within 2 years from the date of death of the worker (Shramyogi). The application received after the time limit will be processed at the office.
5. **Note 03:** Under this scheme, in case of the death of a worker due to an accident in the factory, the Director, Office of Industrial Safety and Health has to submit an accident report. Also, in case of accidental death outside the factory/company/organization, an affidavit has to be produced from the owner/manager of the factory/company/organization concerned.
6. **Note 04:** The final decision regarding assistance will be with the Welfare Commissioner, with jurisdiction in Ahmedabad.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
• Aadhaar Card of Labour
• Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
• Identity proof of family member/applicant
• Death certificate of worker
• Accident report
• Bonafide certificate
• Affidavit
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook of family member/applicant
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who administers the Accidental Death Assistance Scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.

Q: What are the benefits provided under the Scheme?
A: Families of workers (Shramyogis) will receive financial assistance of [?]2,00,000/- in the event of the worker's death due to an accident during their course of employment.

Q: Who is eligible for the benefits under the scheme?
A: The family of the worker is eligible for assistance under the scheme in the event of the worker's death due to an accident. Additionally, only workers (Shramyogis) whose factory/company/organization has regularly paid their Labour Welfare Fund are eligible.

Q: Are there any exclusions to the scheme?
A: Yes, post-sickness and natural death of workers will not be admissible under the scheme.

Q: When does the benefit of the scheme become applicable?
A: The benefit of the scheme becomes applicable from the day after the worker joins the job.

Q: What is the time limit for applying for benefits after the worker's death?
A: Applications should be made within 2 years from the date of the worker's death (Shramyogi).

Q: Are there any additional requirements for eligibility?
A: In case of death of a worker due to an accident in the factory, the Director, Office of Industrial Safety and Health must submit an accident report. In the case of accidental death outside the factory/company/organization, an affidavit must be produced from the owner/manager of the factory/company/organization concerned.

Q: Who makes the final decision regarding assistance under the scheme?
A: The final decision regarding assistance rests with the Welfare Commissioner, with jurisdiction in Ahmedabad.

Q: How can one apply for the scheme benefit?
A: Applicants may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/ to apply for the scheme benefit.