Registered Construction Worker in case of his/her Natural Death (JKBOCWWB)

Description
Launched on 1st January 2018, the scheme "Registered Construction Worker in Case of His/Her Natural Death" is a Welfare Scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir. Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- is provided to the nominee or dependents in the event of natural death of a registered BOC worker. The applications are accepted online as well as offline.

Benefits
• ₹2,00,000/- is provided to the nominee/dependent of the deceased construction worker.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a nominee/dependent of a registered member/worker who has deceased due to natural causes.

Application Process
Step 1: Application -
Online
Application -

Step 2: Step 1: Go to the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Online
Step 1: Go to the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Step 3: Step 2: Click on "Login," enter your details, and sign in to your account.
Online
Step 2: Click on "Login," enter your details, and sign in to your account.

Step 4: Step 3: After logging in, click on "Scheme Registration" and select "Apply for Scheme."
Online
Step 3: After logging in, click on "Scheme Registration" and select "Apply for Scheme."

Step 5: Step 4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.
Online
Step 4: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for in order to avail the benefits.

Step 6: Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Online
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.

Step 7: Step 6: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.
Online
Status Tracking -
Applicant can track their application status online through the official website of the Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Step 8: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the JKBOCWWB office during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the staff responsible for issuing and collecting filled-in applications.
Offline
OR
The interested applicant can print the Scheme application form (Page no. 19).

Step 9: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 10: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC ) of your district.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC ) of your district.

Step 11: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority upon submission. Ensure the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Offline
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Required Documents
• Original Death Certificate of the Worker.
• Attested Age Proof of the Worker.
• Duly attested photocopy of Bank Passbook of the nominee/legal heir or a cancelled cheque bearing the name of the nominee/legal heir and the IFSC code of the bank branch.
• Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card or Biometric Card of the deceased.
• Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card or Biometric Card of the nominee/claimant.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Registered Construction Worker in Case of His/Her Natural Death" scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance to the nominee or dependents of a registered construction worker in the event of their natural death.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: The nominee or dependents of a registered construction worker who has passed away due to natural causes.

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: The nominee or dependents are eligible for [?]2,00,000 under the MUHAFIZ scheme (PMJJBY & PMSBY).

Q: How can I register as a Building/Construction Worker?
A: To register, the worker must be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir, between 18 and 60 years, and must have worked in construction for at least 90 days in the past 12 months.

Q: Is there an age limit to register as a construction worker?
A: Yes, the worker must be between 18 and 60 years old.

Q: How often should the registration be renewed?
A: The registration should be renewed annually.

Q: Can a non-registered construction worker avail the benefits of this scheme?
A: No, only registered construction workers or their dependents are eligible for the financial assistance under this scheme.

Q: Is the nominee required to submit the original documents?
A: Yes, the original Death Certificate of the deceased worker must be submitted, along with other attested copies.

Q: What happens if the deceased worker did not have a bank account?
A: If the deceased worker did not have a bank account, the nominee must provide the bank details of their own account.