The Funeral Assistance scheme is implemented by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB) under the Department of Labour, Employment & Training, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. This scheme provides financial assistance to the legal nominees or dependents of deceased workers who were registered with the ANBOCWWB, to help cover funeral expenses.
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Benefits
- Financial Support:
- An amount of ₹5,000 is provided to the nominees/dependents of deceased registered workers to assist with funeral expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Relationship:
- The applicant must be a legal nominee or dependent of the deceased worker.
- Residency:
- The deceased worker should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Employment:
- The deceased worker must have been engaged in any building or other construction work.
- Registration:
- The deceased worker should have been registered under the ANBOCWWB and maintained an active membership with the Board.
Application Process
Portal Registration Process:
- Register:
- Visit the online portal at https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do.
- Click on ‘Register’ and fill in all the mandatory details.
- Submit the form and validate your Email ID and Mobile Number using the OTP received.
- Once validated, the applicant will be successfully registered.
Application Process for Funeral Financial Assistance:
- Login:
- Login with your registered email ID, password, and captcha.
- Apply:
- Click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’.
- Search for ‘Funeral Financial Assistance’ and click to open the application form.
- Form Submission:
- Fill in all mandatory details and upload the required documents.
- Preview your application form and click ‘Submit’.
Application Tracking:
- Check Status:
- Login to the online portal using your User ID and Password.
- Track:
- Click on ‘View Application Status’ and then ‘Track Application Status’.
- Enter Reference Number:
- Input your Application Reference Number and click ‘Get Data’ to view your application status.
Documents Required
- Copy of the Death Certificate
- Copy of the Nomination/Legal Heir Certificate
- Registration ID Card of the deceased worker
- Identity Proof of nominee or dependent (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
- Latest Subscription Receipt
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Address Proof
- Bank Details of the nominee
- Any other document as required by the Board
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
- Beneficiaries receive ₹5,000 towards funeral expenses.
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Who is eligible to apply for Funeral Assistance?
- Only the legal nominees or dependents of deceased workers who were registered under ANBOCWWB are eligible.
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Can anyone apply for Funeral Assistance regardless of their relation to the deceased worker?
- No, only the legal nominees or dependents can apply.
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What types of work qualify the deceased worker?
- The scheme is applicable to workers engaged in building and other construction work.
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Is it necessary for the deceased worker to have been registered with ANBOCWWB?
- Yes, the deceased worker must have been registered and held an active membership with the Board.
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How can I apply for Funeral Assistance under this scheme?
- Applications can be submitted online via the official portal or offline at designated offices.
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Are there any documents required to apply for Funeral Assistance?
- Yes, documents such as the death certificate, nomination/legal heir certificate, registration ID of the deceased, identity and address proofs, and bank details are required.