Death Benefit (MBOCWWB)
in Meghalaya
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Death Benefit (MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya
Death Benefit (MBOCWWB) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Meghalaya.
Apply for Death Benefit (MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya
Scheme Overview
Under the scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to the nominees or dependents of registered construction workers in the event of their natural or accidental death during the course of employment.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a legal nominee or dependent of the deceased worker.
The deceased worker should have been a resident of the Meghalaya.
The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work.
The deceased worker should have been registered under the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of deceased registered workers in the event of their natural or accidental death during their course of employment.
Benefits
Under the scheme, an amount of ₹2,00,000/- shall be given to the nominees or dependents of registered construction workers towards death benefit, in case of natural death.
If the death is due to an accident during the course of employment, the nominee or dependent of registered construction workers shall be given ₹3,00,000/- towards death benefit.
The amount of ₹2,00,000/- for Natural Death & ₹5,00,000/- for Accidental Death shall be given to the nominees or dependents of registered construction workers who are not covered under any insurance scheme.
There shall be no bar for the nominee to claim any other death or accidental death benefit under any insurance scheme covering the beneficiaries (i.e. PMJJBY/PMSBY/etc.).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | MBOCWWB ID Card of worker |
| 2 | Death Certificate |
| 3 | Challan/Receipt of the Monthly Subscription paid |
| 4 | Nominee's ID Proof may be Voter ID, Licence or others |
| 5 | Bank Passbook |
| 6 | Applicant Address Proof |
| 7 | Medical Certificate |
| 8 | Nominee’s Consent Letters |
| 9 | Guardian Certificate (in case Applicant is Minor) |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Meghalaya
Who can apply for Death Benefit (MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya?
Eligible residents of Meghalaya who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Death Benefit (MBOCWWB). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Death Benefit (MBOCWWB) in Meghalaya?
Applicants in Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB), under the Labour Department of the Government of Meghalaya.