About this social welfare scheme
The scheme provides monetary support to help cover funeral costs in the unfortunate event of a beneficiary's demise.
The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Funeral Expenses” by the Labour Department, West Bengal, offers monetary support to help cover funeral costs in the unfortunate event of a beneficiary's demise. Beneficiaries can avail of this assistance by submitting an application alongside the relief request for accidental or natural death compensation.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Funeral Expenses (WBTWSFE) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · West Bengal |
| Official portal | edistrict.wb.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Family |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 60 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Financial Assistance: Rs. 3,000/-.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
- The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
- The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.
Who is not eligible
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For New Registration:
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.
Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.
Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.
Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Funeral Expenses” scheme under the “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme”?
The “Funeral Expenses” Scheme is a government initiative that provides monetary support to help cover funeral costs in the unfortunate event of a beneficiary's demise.
Who can apply for the funeral expenses assistance?
Family members or dependents of a registered beneficiary can apply.
What is the amount provided under this scheme?
Financial assistance of Rs. 3,000/- is provided for funeral expenses.
Can this assistance be claimed separately from death relief benefits?
No, it must be claimed along with the application for accidental or normal death relief.
How will the amount be disbursed?
The amount will be directly transferred to the applicant’s bank account.
What happens if an application is rejected?
If an application is rejected, the applicant will be informed of the reasons for rejection and can reapply after addressing the issues raised.
Is the scheme applicable for all types of deaths?
Yes, it covers both accidental and natural deaths of registered beneficiaries.
Is there any age limit for eligibility?
Yes, the scheme applies to those beneficiaries aged between 18-60 years.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines employmentbankwb.gov.in
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