The Funeral Assistance Scheme was introduced by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), which operates under the Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the nominees or dependents of a deceased registered worker to cover funeral expenses.

The scheme offers a financial assistance amounting to ₹5,000 to the nominees or dependents of a deceased registered worker.

The applicant should be a nominee or dependent of the deceased worker.

To be eligible for Funeral Assistance, the applicant must fulfill the following criteria: a. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam. b. The applicant should be a nominee or dependent of the deceased worker.

The deceased worker should have been involved in building and other construction work.

No, applicants must be permanent residents of Assam to be eligible for assistance.

The eligible applicant may apply through the portal. https://abocwwb.assam.gov.in/

Yes, the eligible applicants can approach the nearest CSC (VLE) for required assistance.