Death Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
in Odisha
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Death Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Death Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Death Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha
Scheme Overview
The "Death Benefit'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour and Employment Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the nominee(s) of the beneficiary as death benefit.
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 lost his/her life due to death.
Benefits
**For Natural Death:** ₹1,00,000/-. - **For Accidental death:** ₹2,00,000/-.
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 | Registration ID card of the deceased member. |
| 7 | Proof of deposit of annual contribution. |
| 8 | Death Certificate of the deceased member (From any Govt. Medical Officer not below the rank of Asst. Surgeon). |
| 9 | Form XIV Report of D.L.O. (If death is due to an accident). |
| 10 | Proof of Identity of the applicant. |
| 11 | Copy of the first page of the Pass Book of the applicant. |
| 12 | Any other document if required. |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Death Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B) in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Death Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Death Benefit (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.