About this social welfare scheme
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.
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 at a glance
| Scheme name | Funeral Assistance (ANBOCWWB) (FA(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 80 years
- 💼Construction Worker, Unorganized Worker
- 📝Online / Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 5,000/- may be given to the nominees/dependents of deceased registered workers, towards funeral expenses.
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 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.
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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 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 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.
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 labour.and.nic.in (PDF)
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