ACAOBOCWWB

Assistance in Case of Accidents (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The Assistance in Case of Accidents scheme, managed by the BOCW Welfare Board under the Labour Department of Odisha, offers financial support to individuals who suffer hospitalization or permanent disability due to accidents. Benefits include ₹1,50,000 for permanent total disability, ₹80,000 for loss of one limb or eye, and ₹40,000 for permanent disability without loss of two limbs or eyes.

State Cash

States / UT: Odisha

Nodal department: Labour and Employees State Insurance Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Crisis/Disaster/Accident

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Labour, Building Worker, Construction Worker, Accidental Benefit, Hospitalization, Disability

Details

The “Assistance in Case of Accidents” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to the nominee of a registered member in the event of an accident causing the member to suffer a permanent total disability, loss of one limb or eye, or permanent disability without losing two limbs or eyes.

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/-
  • 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/-

Eligibility

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.

Application Process

Online

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Odisha BOCWW Board.
Step 2: Click on “One Time Registration” on the top right side of the page.
Step 3: Click on the Declaration box and then on the “Proceed” button.
Step 4: In the next window fill in all the required details carefully and click on “Proceed”.
Step 5: Enter the received OTP and click on “Submit”.
Step 6: Your account will be successfully created and a Username will be displayed (Keep the Username for future references).

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: Visit the Applicant Login page of the Odisha BOCWW Board.
Step 2: Enter your Username, OTP and fill in the captcha then click on “Sign In”.
Step 3: In the next window, fill in your General Details, Address Details, Family & Nominee Details, Details of the establishment(s) where the applicant worked during the last one year, Bank Details etc. and then click on “Submit”.
Step 4: Now in the Menu bar section, click on “Benefit”. From the list select the concerned benefit you want to apply.
Step 5: Fill in all the mandatory details carefully and click on “Submit” to complete the application process.

Check Your Application Status: Registered workers can check their application status through visiting this link upon entering their Application Tracking Number.

Pay Annual Contribution: Registered workers can pay the Annual Contribution through visiting this link upon entering their Registration Number.

Offline

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: To register as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board, an applicant worker should download Form-XXVII and attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: A registered worker should download Form-XXXIV and attach all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 2: Application shall be submitted to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

Definitions

  • Building or other construction work
  • Building worker

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status