FA(ABOCWWB)
Funeral Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be given to the nominees/dependents of a deceased registered worker, towards funeral expenses.
States / UT: Assam
Nodal department: Labour & Welfare Department
Scheme for: Family
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes
Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment
Sub-categories: Financial assistance
Target beneficiaries: Family
Tags: Funeral, Death, Financial Assistance, Construction Worker, Building Worker, Labour
Details
The scheme “Funeral Assistance” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be given to the nominees/dependents of a deceased registered worker, towards funeral expenses.
Benefits
- 1. The financial assistance of ₹5 000/- shall be given to the nominees/dependents of a deceased registered worker towards funeral expenses
- The financial assistance of ₹5,000/- shall be given to the nominees/dependents of a deceased registered worker, towards funeral expenses.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
- The applicant should be a nominee/dependent of deceased worker.
- The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building and other construction work.
- The deceased worker should have been registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The deceased worker should have had an active membership with the Board.
Application Process
Online
Application Process to apply under the scheme:
Step 01: The eligible applicants may apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
Step 02: The eligible applicants may login in through ID No./registered phone number. On the home page of the portal, click on ‘Login Now’ and enter the Mobile Number or User ID. OTP received on the registered mobile number should be entered to complete the login.
Step 03: The individual console of the applicant gets opened with various functions such as detail updating, Fees due, and benefits eligible.
Step 04: Click on ‘Benefit’ and select the applicable scheme (Death Benefit) under the benefit and the portal redirects to an online application form specific to the scheme.
Step 05: The applicant may fill up the application with all mandatory fields and upload the necessary documents.
Step 06: The applicant submits the application form and a tracking/reference number is generated as a future reference for the applicant.
Post-Application Process:
Step 01: Successfully submitted applications pop up in the concerned Officers console. The officer may assign a subordinate to make verifications through the portal.
Step 02: Subsequent to preliminary verification, the application is placed in the scrutiny committee for detailed checks.
Step 03: Minutes of the Scrutiny Committee meeting get uploaded and Forwarded to the H.O.
Step 04: Applications/ Pops up in the Officer’s Console of Head Office. Officer assigns to the Assistant concerned and allotted with the District concerned.
Step 05: The assistant processes the application through PFMS. Account details get auto-verified in PFMS.
Step 06: On successful PFMS verification, Print Advice is generated through PFMS.
Step 07: Approving authority approves for disbursement of the benefit through PFMS.
(User Manual)
Online - via CSC
- Applicants can approach the nearest CSC (VLE) for required assistance.
- In case VLE assistance is utilized, VLE shall ensure recording reference/tracking numbers at their end and also provide the same to the applicant.
- An applicant can directly check for the status of an application or make telephonic inquiries to the concerned VLE by providing a tracking ID. VLEs shall ensure telephone numbers are displayed in centers at all times.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- What is the Funeral Assistance Scheme?
- The Funeral Assistance Scheme was introduced by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), which operates under the Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the nominees or dependents of a deceased registered worker to cover funeral expenses.
- What are the benefits provided under the Scheme?
- The scheme offers a financial assistance amounting to ₹5,000 to the nominees or dependents of a deceased registered worker.
- What is the requirement for relationship with the deceased worker?
- The applicant should be a nominee or dependent of the deceased worker.
- Who is eligible to apply for Funeral Assistance under this scheme?
- To be eligible for Funeral Assistance, the applicant must fulfill the following criteria: a. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam. b. The applicant should be a nominee or dependent of the deceased worker.
- What type of work should the deceased worker have been engaged in?
- The deceased worker should have been involved in building and other construction work.
- Can an applicant residing outside Assam apply for assistance?
- No, applicants must be permanent residents of Assam to be eligible for assistance.
- How to apply under the scheme?
- The eligible applicant may apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
- Can an applicant also apply through CSC?
- Yes, the eligible applicants can approach the nearest CSC (VLE) for required assistance.
Official links
- https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/faabocwwb
- https://labourcommissioner.assam.gov.in/portlet-innerpage/various-welfare-benefits-for-registered-construction-workers
- https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/
- https://labourcommissioner.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/coi_labour_uneecopscloud_com_oid_14/portlet/level_2/sop_bocw_online_mode_for_uploading.pdf
References
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