Accidental Death Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
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Accidental Death Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board in Gujarat
Accidental Death Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
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Scheme Overview
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's family cope with the sudden calamity.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Only those workers (Shramyogis) whose factory/company/organization has regularly paid their Labour Welfare Fund will be eligible for the benefit of this scheme.
**Note 01:** The benefit of the scheme will be given from the day after the worker joins the job.
**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.
**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.
**Note 04:** The final decision regarding assistance will be with the Welfare Commissioner, with jurisdiction in Ahmedabad.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 2 | A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card of Labour |
| 4 | Labour Welfare Fund Account Number |
| 5 | Identity proof of family member/applicant |
| 6 | Death certificate of worker |
| 7 | Accident report |
| 8 | Bonafide certificate |
| 9 | Affidavit |
| 10 | Bank account details/Bank Passbook of family member/applicant |
| 11 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Accidental Death Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Accidental Death Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Accidental Death Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme is administered by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, under the Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.