Family Pension (MBOCWWB)

Description
The scheme “Family Pension” is a social security scheme, implemented by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board MBOCWWB , Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya. Under the scheme, in the event of the death of a pensioner who was receiving a pension from the Board, a family pension shall be given to the surviving spouse by the Board.

Benefits
• In the event of the death of the pensioner, a family pension shall be given to the surviving spouse.
• The amount of pension will be 50% of the pension received by the pensioner or ₹100/- whichever is higher.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Meghalaya.
2. The deceased individual/worker should have been receiving a pension from the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3. In the event of the death of the pensioner, the surviving spouse shall be eligible for the family pension.
4. The spouse of the pensioner should not be receiving any pension from the Government/Semi-Government/Private Organization.
5. The spouse of the pensioner should not be receiving any salary from the Government/Semi-Government/Private Organization.

Required Documents
• Identity proof of the applicant
• MBOCWWB ID Card of the pensioner/worker
• Medical Death Certificate of the Beneficiary by Chief Medical Officer
• Officer's Certificate showing the relationship between the applicant and the worker
• Officer's Certificate stating that the applicant is not receiving any pension from the Government/ Semi-Government/Private Organization
• Officer's Certificate stating that the applicant is not receiving any salary from the Government/ Semi-Government/Private Organization
• Challan/Receipt of All of the Monthly Subscriptions paid
• Bank account details/Bank Passbook
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who administers the Scheme?
A: The Scheme is administered by the Labour Department of the Government of Meghalaya through the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Q: Who is eligible to receive benefits under the Scheme?
A: Residents of Meghalaya who are surviving spouses of pensioners receiving benefits from the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are eligible for the scheme.

Q: How is the amount of family pension determined?
A: The family pension is calculated as 50% of the pension received by the deceased pensioner or [?]100, whichever is higher.

Q: Are there any specific eligibility criteria for the surviving spouse?
A: Yes, the surviving spouse should not be receiving any pension or salary from government, semi-government, or private organizations to qualify for the family pension.

Q: How does one apply for the Family Pension Scheme?
A: Applications can be made online at http://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services

Q: Can the application be tracked?
A: Yes, applications can be tracked from the Dashboard after logging into http://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services