About this social welfare scheme
The scheme provides financial assistance to the nominees or dependents of workers engaged in Building or Other Construction Works in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the event of their natural or accidental death.
The scheme “Death Benefit” 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 workers engaged in Building or Other Construction Works in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the event of their natural or accidental death.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Death Benefit (ANBOCWWB) (DB(ANBOCWWB)) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour, Employment & Training Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Official portal | serviceonline.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Port Blair |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Family |
| Application mode | Online / Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 55 years
- 💼Construction Worker, Unorganized Worker
- 📝Online / Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Natural Death:
- Rs. 1,00,000/- shall be sanctioned to the nominee or dependent of a registered beneficiary.
- Accidental Death (During Employment):
- Rs. 2,00,000/- may be given to the nominee or dependent of the beneficiary.
- Accidental Death (Non-registered Construction Workers):
- Rs. 50,000/- may be provided, subject to a certificate from the concerned Tehsildar confirming the deceased was a construction worker.
Who qualifies
- 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 financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of deceased registered workers in the event of their natural or accidental death.
- The financial assistance shall be given to the nominees or dependents of non-registered construction workers in case of accidental death only.
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Registration walkthrough
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 Death 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 ‘Death 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 a contractor to the concerned Office along with all the relevant documents and form.
Note : (Application Form for Death Benefit)
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits offered under this scheme?
1. Rs. 1,00,000/- is provided to nominees or dependents in case of natural death.
2. Rs. 2,00,000/- is given if the death is due to an accident during employment.
3. Non-registered construction workers' nominees can receive Rs. 50,000/- for accidental death upon producing a certificate from the Tehsildar.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Legal nominees or dependents of deceased workers are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What is the coverage area for this scheme?
The scheme covers workers residing in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Are there any specific conditions regarding the type of work the deceased was engaged in?
Yes, the deceased worker must have been involved in building or other construction work to be eligible for the scheme.
Is financial assistance provided only in the event of natural death?
No, financial assistance is also extended in the case of accidental death during employment.
Is registration with the ANBOCWWB mandatory to avail of this scheme?
Registration is not mandatory for receiving financial assistance in case of accidental death. However, it is required for natural death benefits.
What happens if the deceased worker was not registered with ANBOCWWB?
Non-registered workers' nominees are eligible for financial assistance only in case of accidental death, subject to certain conditions.
How does one apply for the Death Benefit scheme?
The eligible applicant can visit and apply through online Portal : https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website labour.and.nic.in
- Application Portal serviceonline.gov.in
- Application Form For Death Benefit labour.and.nic.in (PDF)
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