Funeral and Ex-Gratia (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The "Funeral and Ex-Gratia'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this Scheme, the Board provides financial assistance to the nominee on the event of the death of a registered construction worker. The scheme also provides an ex-gratia payment to help mitigate the financial burden caused by the sudden demise of the worker.

• Funeral Assistance: ₹4,000/- to cover funeral expenses. - Ex-Gratia Payment: ₹71,000/- to provide financial support to the nominee of the deceased.

> For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:

• The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
• The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

> For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:

• The beneficiary should be a nominee of a deceased registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.

Online

Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:

Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Register”.
Step 2: Select “Register as New Construction Worker” then enter your mobile number as per the Aadhaar Registered and verify with the received OTP.
Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Registration”.
Step 4: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents. Click on “Final Submit” to complete the registration process.

Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:

Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Login”.
Step 2: Enter your registered mobile number and the received OTP.
Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Schemes” (After the user Registration is approved, the user can access the schemes page).
Step 4: Select the concerned scheme. Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the required documents.
Step 5: Review the details and check the declaration box. Now click on “Submit” to complete the application process.

Renewal Process:

Step 1: Visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) and click on “Login”.
Step 2: Enter your registered mobile number and the received OTP.
Step 3: From the dashboard, click on “Renewal”. Fill in mandatory details and upload the required documents.
Step 4: Review the details and click on “Submit” to complete the renewal process.

Note:

• Renewal: Every construction worker must renew their registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board every 3 years. If not renewed within this period, a 1-year grace period is granted. After that, the registration becomes invalid. - Timeline: Application for this benefit should be submitted within one (1) year of death.

Helpdesk:

Karnataka Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board,
Address: Karmika Bhavan, Dairy Circle, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-29.
Office No: 080-29753078
E-mail: labour.commissioner42@gmail.com
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