Natural Death Assistance for the Construction Workers

published by | February 2, 2025

Construction workers are exposed to various risks, including health hazards due to poor working conditions. To support their families in case of natural death, many state governments and welfare boards offer Natural Death Assistance to provide financial relief.

The “Natural Death Assistance for the Construction Workers” by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided to the nominees/dependents of the members in case of natural death of the worker. This assistance is available for all construction workers working on the construction site.
 
Natural Death Assistance for the Construction Workers

Benefits

Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided to the nominees/dependents of the members in case of natural death of the worker.

Documents Required

  • Original Death certificate (duly issued by any Municipal/Government Authority).
  • Photocopy of Aadhar card of the Nominee.
  • Photocopy of First page of Bank passbook/copy of cancelled Cheque of the Nominee.
 

Eligibility

For Registration
  • The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
  • The applicant should be a Building/Construction Worker.
  • The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  • The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.
For Application
  • The nominees/dependents who has lost any registered member/worker of the due to natural death

Application Process

Registration
Step 1: Visit the DBoCWWB website and click “Register Now”.
Step 2: Enter the following mandatory details: Aadhaar Card Number, Name as on Aadhar Card, Mobile Number, Date of Birth (as on Aadhar Card), Gender, etc. Create a password and confirm it. Click “Register”. You will be redirected to the registration page.
Step 3: On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Father Name, Mother Name, Photograph, Applicant’s Video, etc) and upload the mandatory documents in the specified filetype and filesize. Click “Save & Next”.
Step 4: On the next page, enter the mandatory details regarding your work/workplace (Previous/Current Employer Details, Proof of 90 Days Employment, etc) and upload the mandatory documents in the specified filetype and filesize. Click “Save & Next”.
Step 5: Click on “Add Family Members” to avail the benefits of various schemes.
Step 6: In the next window, add your Bank Account details.
Step 7: In the next window, upload your Aadhaar Card, Address Proof, Birth Proof, Employment Proof, Bank Account details etc.
Step 8: In the next window, the “Affidavit of the Applicant” will be displayed. Verify all the details, and click on the checkbox.
Step 9: Proceed for the online registration fee of ₹25/- through a Debit Card/ Internet Banking/ UPI.
Step 10: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number to apply. Note down the Application Number for future reference. Download the acknowledgement receipt.
Track Your Application
Visit the homepage of the website regularly and click on “Track Your Application” to check the status of your application.
Application
Step 1: Visit the DBoCWWB website and click “Apply for Scheme”.
Step 2: Log in through Aadhaar Number/ Registration Card/ OTP.
Step 3: Apply for the “Death Assistance” scheme.

FAQs

What is a Construction Certificate/Labour Card?

As an enrolled member with BoCW Welfare Board, the worker will receive a Construction Certificate popularly known as the Labour Card. A Construction Certificate/Labour Card is a document with the worker’s personal details like DoB, Address, Registration Number, Date of Registration along with details of the next date of renewal. The Construction Certificate/Labour Card is to be shown when applying for any of the claims under the BoCW Act. It is important for the worker to renew their Construction Certificate/Labour Card in order to remain active members. This renewal must be undertaken on a yearly basis.

Is there a specific age requirement for construction workers to be eligible for registration?

Yes, construction workers must be at least 18 years old but not more than 65 years old to be eligible for registration under Section 12 of the Main Act.

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