FA(ANBOCWWB)

Funeral Assistance (ANBOCWWB)

The scheme provides financial assistance to the nominees or dependents of deceased workers who were registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, towards their funeral expenses.

State Cash

States / UT: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Nodal department: Labour, Employment & Training Department

Scheme for: Family

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Crisis/Disaster/Accident, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Family

Tags: Funeral, Death, Building Worker, Construction Worker, Financial Assistance

Details

The scheme “Funeral Assistance” was started by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to the nominees or dependents of deceased workers who were registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, towards their funeral expenses.

Benefits

  • 1. Under the scheme an amount of ₹5 000/- may be given to the nominees/dependents of deceased registered workers towards funeral expenses
  1. Under the scheme, an amount of ₹5,000/- may be given to the nominees/dependents of deceased registered workers, towards funeral expenses.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a legal nominee or dependent of the deceased worker.
  • The deceased worker should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
  • The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work.
  • The deceased worker should have been registered under the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  • The deceased worker should have had an active membership with the Board.

Application Process

Online

Portal Registration Process:

Step 01: Visit online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Register’ and fill in all the mandatory details.
Step 03: Click on the ‘Submit’ button and validate your Email ID & Mobile Number using OTP received.
Step 04: After successful validation, the applicant will be registered.

Application Process for Funeral Financial Assistance:

Step 01: Now, to avail the benefits of the scheme, the applicants can login through their email ID that is used while registering
Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha
Step 03: Click on ‘Login’
Step 04: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’
Step 05: Now, search for ‘Funeral Financial Assistance’ and click on the scheme to proceed to fill out the application form.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 07: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.

Application Tracking:

Step 01: To track the application status, the applicant can visit the online Portal and login through their ‘User ID’ & ‘Password’.
Step 02: On the home page, click on “View Application Status’ and then click on ‘Track Application Status’.
Step 03: Enter the Application Reference Number and click on ‘Get Data’ to know the status of your application.

Offline

The applicant may submit the application form himself/herself or through the contractor to the concerned Office along with all the relevant documents.
(Application Form for Funeral Assistance)

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Under the scheme, an amount of ₹5,000 may be given to the nominees or dependents of deceased registered workers towards funeral expenses.
Who is eligible to apply for Funeral Assistance?
A legal nominee or dependent of the deceased registered worker is eligible to apply under the scheme.
Can anyone apply for Funeral Assistance regardless of their relation to the deceased worker?
Only legal nominees or dependents of the deceased worker are eligible to apply for Funeral Assistance.
What types of work qualify the deceased worker?
The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work.
Is it necessary for the deceased worker to have been registered with ANBOCWWB?
Yes, the deceased worker must have been registered under the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
How can I apply for Funeral Assistance under this scheme?
The eligible applicant can visit and apply through online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do
Are there any documents required to apply for Funeral Assistance?
Documents such as proof of relationship to the deceased worker, residency proof, proof of the deceased worker's registration with ANBOCWWB, and other relevant documents may be required for application.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
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  5. Track application status