Death Benefit Scheme introduced by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. It provides financial assistance to the nominees/dependents of registered construction workers in the unfortunate event of the worker's death, whether it occurs due to natural causes during employment or as a result of an accident on the job.

The nominees or dependents of a registered construction worker, as recognized by the A.B.O.C.W.W.B., are eligible to avail of the Death Benefit in case of the worker's normal death during the course of employment or death due to an accident on the job.

The scheme offers a financial assistance of ₹50,000/- to the nominees or dependents of a registered construction worker in the event of the worker's normal death during the course of employment.

In case of the worker's death due to an accident during the course of employment, the scheme provides financial assistance of ₹3,00,000/- to the nominee or dependents of the registered construction worker.

No, only permanent residents of Assam are eligible to apply for the Death Benefit.

The scheme covers individuals engaged in any building and other construction work.

Yes, the deceased worker must have been registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

No, the deceased worker should have had an active membership with the A.B.O.C.W.W.B. at the time of death.

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