Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Odisha
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Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Scheme Overview
The “Assistance in Case of Accidents” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the beneficiary in case of hospitalization and becoming disabled due to an accident.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**
- The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
- The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**
- The applicant should be a nominee of a deceased registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Odisha.
- The member should have permanent disability/ lost one limb or eye/ permanent disability without the loss of two limbs or eyes due to an accident.
Benefits
**Permanent total disability due to accident:** ₹1,50,000/- - **Loss of one limb/ eye:** ₹80,000/- - **Permanent disability without loss of two limbs/ eyes:** ₹40,000/-
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Linked Bank Passbook Front Page Copy (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 2 | Passport Size Photo (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 4 | Signature of Applicant (Allowed type: PNG, JPG. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 5 | Employment certificate (Allowed file types: PNG, JPG, PDF. Allowed size: less than 500 KB). |
| 6 | Xerox copy of the Registration Certificate of the beneficiary duly attested by DLO/ ALO/ RLI of the concerned district. |
| 7 | Xerox copy of updated annual contribution receipt to be verified by the DLO/ ALO/ RLI of the concerned district. |
| 8 | Essentiality Certificate to be filled completely and to be signed not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of Government Hospital. |
| 9 | All original Bills should be verified by the treating doctor and it should be signed on the face of the bills with a seal. |
| 10 | Original OPD Report /Discharge Certificate from the hospital duly signed by the Doctor. |
| 11 | The detailed list of medicines, laboratory tests, investigations, no doctor's visit etc. |
| 12 | Whether the construction workers have been covered under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY). |
| 13 | Referral form for admission/ OPD treatment from nearby Government Hospital for treatment/admission. |
| 14 | Non-availability certificate for treatment /admission in nearby Government Hospital, if applicable. |
| 15 | Copy of the first page of Bank pass book indicating Bank name, IFSC Code and applicant's account number clearly visible and verified by concerned DLO/ ALO/ RLI. |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha 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 building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.