Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) 2026: Funeral and Ex-Gratia Support for MP Construction Workers

Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is running Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) in 2026 for families of registered construction workers. Family of a worker gets ₹6,000 as funeral money along with ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh on normal death and ₹4 lakh if the death happened in an accident.

Scheme started back in 2004 and it still runs through the Labour Department of Madhya Pradesh. Claim has to be filed within 6 months of the death or accident, and the worker's board card should be live with contribution paid at that time.

Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) Details

Building work is risky work. When a registered mason, carpenter, painter or labourer dies, the family is left with funeral costs and no income. This scheme covers both parts. Money help for the last rites comes first, then the bigger ex-gratia amount goes to the legal heir through DBT payment in the bank account.

Disability is also covered. If a worker becomes permanently disabled in an accident, ₹2 lakh is paid, and for partial permanent disability the amount is ₹1 lakh. Payment goes to the worker himself in disability cases.

Highlights of the Scheme

Benefit Amount Given Under the Scheme

Amounts have not been revised in 2026 and stay the same as the board rules. Here is what is paid in each case.

Who Can Apply

Only families of workers whose name is on the board list can claim. Check these points before filing the claim.

• Worker should have been registered with Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board on the date of death or accident, with the yearly contribution paid and registration renewed.
• Age of the worker should have been between 18 and 60 years at the time of registration and renewal.
• Only the legal heir or a dependent family member can file the claim, not a distant relative or a neighbour.
• Board identity card of the worker should be valid and should show the updated contribution entries.

Workers who never got registered with the board are not covered here. For that group Madhya Pradesh runs a separate payment, explained in money help for death of unregistered construction workers in Madhya Pradesh.

How to Apply Online

Online claim is filed on Shram Seva Portal of the Labour Department. Keep the worker's registration number and scanned documents ready before starting.

STEP 1 - Open the Labour Department portal at labour.mp.gov.in and go to the section of the construction workers welfare board.

STEP 2 - Open the claim page for funeral and ex-gratia payment using this online claim form for funeral and ex-gratia support.

STEP 3 - Type the registration number of the worker, fill the security code shown on the screen and click on View Details so that the worker record opens.

STEP 4 - Pick the benefit you are claiming, fill the heir details and bank account number, then upload the death certificate and other papers in the given size.

STEP 5 - Submit the form and save the application number. Same number is used later to check the claim status on the portal.

How to Apply Offline

Families who cannot fill the form online can do it through the local office. Process is short.

STEP 1 - Collect the claim form from the nearest Public Service Centre (Lok Seva Kendra), District Panchayat office or the municipal body office.

STEP 2 - Fill the form, attach self attested copies of all required documents and get the details checked once at the counter.

STEP 3 - Submit the form and take the receipt with date and reference number, then keep it safe till the payment comes.

Approval is done by the Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat in rural areas. In cities the Commissioner or Chief Municipal Officer of the urban body approves the claim.

Documents Required

Papers below have to go with the claim form, in original or self attested copy as asked.

• Death certificate of the worker, and the police report or postmortem report if the death was in an accident
• Board registration card of the worker showing paid contribution and renewal
• Legal heir certificate or successor certificate from the competent officer
• Aadhaar card, address proof and ration card of the heir
• Bank passbook copy of the heir for DBT payment
• Passport size photo of the heir

Help and Complaint

Labour helpline number 1800-233-8888 works for questions about registration, renewal and pending claims. Complaint can also be given at the district labour office or at the Lok Seva Kendra where the form was submitted. Keep the application number with you when you call.

References

Official scheme page for death support (Labour Department, MP)

Online claim form for funeral and ex-gratia payment

Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board portal

Labour Department page on Madhya Pradesh government website

FAQ's

Is Death Assistance Scheme (MPBOCWWB) still running in 2026?

Yes, the scheme is open and claims are being taken by the Labour Department of Madhya Pradesh. Benefit amounts are the same as before.

How much money does the family get?

₹6,000 for funeral costs plus ₹2 lakh ex-gratia on normal death. If the death was in an accident, ex-gratia is ₹4 lakh.

Within how many days should the claim be filed?

Claim should reach the office within 6 months of the death or the accident. Late claims are usually rejected.

Can the family of an unregistered worker apply?

No. Board card with paid contribution is required. Unregistered workers are covered under a separate Madhya Pradesh payment for death during construction work.

Is disability also covered?

Yes. ₹2 lakh is paid for permanent disability in an accident and ₹1 lakh for partial permanent disability.

Who approves the claim?

In villages the District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer approves it, and in cities the Commissioner or Chief Municipal Officer of the urban body does it.

Where can a family check the claim status?

Status can be checked on the Labour Department portal using the application number, or by calling the help number 1800-233-8888.