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

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

What is the age requirement for registration as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Odisha?

The building worker must be at least 18 years old and not older than 60 years old.

Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?

Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.

Who can apply for the welfare scheme?

Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.

Who is responsible for registering a worker as a beneficiary?

The District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors are acting as Registering Officers for the registration of beneficiaries under the Board.

Who is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board?

Every building worker who is between the age of 18-60 years and who has been engaged in any building or other construction work for not less than 90 days during the preceding one year is eligible for registration as a beneficiary of the BOCW Welfare Board of Odisha.

Can Odia migrant workmen be registered as beneficiaries under the Odisha Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board?

Yes, Odia migrant workmen engaged in building and other construction works in other states can be registered as beneficiaries under the Odisha Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.

What is the procedure for applying for the registration?

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) and a fee of ₹20/- to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area. Alternatively, registration can also be done through the official website of the Odisha BOCWW Board: https://nirmanshramik.odisha.gov.in/obocwwb/public/cwLogin .

Is there a specific form for the registration through offline mode as a beneficiary under the BOCW Welfare Board?

Yes, the application for registration must be made in Form-XXVII. You can obtain this form from the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors in your area.

How much is the fee associated with the registration process?

The registration fee is ₹20/- which is payable during the registration.

What happens after I pay the application fee?

After you pay the application fee of ₹20/-, your application will be reviewed by the registering officer. The decision to approve or reject your application will be based on the merits of your application.

Who decides whether my application will be approved or rejected?

The registering officer is responsible for deciding whether your application will be approved or rejected based on its merits.

Can my application be rejected even if I have paid the application fee?

Yes, your application can be rejected even if you have paid the application fee. The final decision is made by the registering officer based on the merits of your application.

How much is the fee associated with the renewal of the registration?

The renewal fee is ₹50/- which is payable during the renewal process of the registration.

What criteria must an applicant meet to be considered for this benefit?

A nominee of a registered member is eligible for this benefit 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.

What kind of assistance is provided under this scheme?

Under this scheme, the Board shall provide ₹1,50,000/- for Permanent total disability; ₹80,000/- for Loss of one limb/ eye; ₹40,000/- for Permanent disability without loss of two limbs/ eyes in the event of an accident in all cases.

What form needs to be used to apply for this welfare scheme?

The application must be made in the prescribed Form-XXXIV. The form can be downloaded from https://bocboard.labdirodisha.gov.in/Building/homecontent/BeneficiaryForms/ACCIDENT%20Form.pdf or can be collected from the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors of your area.

Where do I submit the application for this welfare scheme?

Application can be submitted online on: https://nirmanshramik.odisha.gov.in/obocwwb/public/cwLogin . Alternatively , the offline application for this welfare scheme should be submitted to the District Labour Officers (D.L.O)/ Asst. Labour Officers/ Rural Labour Inspectors in your area.

What happens if the application is rejected?

In case of rejection, the applicants would be intimated about such rejection, with due intimation to the Board.

What are the consequences of submitting fraudulent documents for assistance?

In case of receipt of assistance on the basis of fraudulent documents, the amount released towards any assistance would be recovered from the applicant under the provisions of the OPDR Act, and his/her membership would be ceased.

• Building or other construction work
• Building worker

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/acaobocwwb
• https://labdirodisha.gov.in/?q=node/15%27%3B
• https://bocboard.labdirodisha.gov.in/Building/homecontent/major_ailments/accidental_benefit.pdf

Guidelines

https://labdirodisha.gov.in/?q=node/15%27%3B

Guidelines

https://bocboard.labdirodisha.gov.in/Building/homecontent/major_ailments/accidental_benefit.pdf