Death Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)

Death Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB) offers cash support to the family of a registered construction worker in Arunachal Pradesh when the worker passes away. Nominee gets ₹50,000 in case of normal death and ₹1,00,000 in case of accidental death, which helps the family handle the sudden loss of income.

Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh provides this support through the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB). The claim is submitted at the registered office of the district or sub-division board, and the money goes to the nominee whose name is on the worker's registration card.

Main aim of the scheme is to reduce the sudden money burden on a family after the death of its main earner. Board officials check every claim before the amount is released, so the family needs to submit correct details and documents.

This is a state-level welfare scheme, so only workers registered with the Arunachal Pradesh board and their families can claim it. A worker who was not a member of the board at the time of death does not make the family eligible for this benefit.

Death Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)

Here is a quick look at the main details of the scheme:

Benefits

Scheme pays a fixed amount to the nominee depending on how the worker died:

Registered workers and their families can also check other schemes of the same board, such as Cash Award (APB&OCWWB), Medical Assistance (APB-OCWWB), Maternity Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB) and Old Age Pension Scheme (APB&OCWWB).

Eligibility

Family members can claim the benefit only when the worker meets these conditions:

• Permanent resident: Family should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
• Construction worker: Worker should have been employed in building and other construction work.
• Registered with the board: Worker should have registered with APB&OCWWB.
• Valid membership: Membership should have been valid at the time of death.
• Nominee on card: Name of the nominee or dependent should be recorded on the registration card before the worker's death.

Application Process

Claim is handled through the offline process at the district or sub-division office of the board. These steps explain how to apply:

STEP 1 - Visit the registered office of the District/Sub-Division APB&OCWWB nearest to the worker's place of residence, carrying identity and support documents.

STEP 2 - Collect the claim form in the prescribed format from the office.

STEP 3 - Fill in the details correctly and attach all required documents, including the death certificate and a copy of the registration card.

STEP 4 - Submit the completed form to the office for processing.

STEP 5 - Officials check the details, and after approval the support amount is paid to the nominee.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before visiting the office:

• Identity proof such as Aadhaar card or voter ID card.
• Original and photocopy of the worker's registration card.
• Official death certificate of the worker.
• Bank account details or front page of the bank passbook.
• Recent passport size photographs.
• Valid address proof.

References

For official details and the latest update, check the Official Website of Labour and Employment Department, Arunachal Pradesh.

FAQ's

What is Death Benefit Scheme (APB&OCWWB)?

It is a welfare scheme of the Labour and Employment Department of Arunachal Pradesh that pays cash to the family of a registered construction worker after the worker's death.

Which department launched this scheme?

Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Arunachal Pradesh launched this scheme.

What is the full form of APB&OCWWB?

It stands for Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

How much money is paid for normal death?

A sum of ₹50,000 is paid to the nominee of the registered worker.

How much money is paid for accidental death?

A sum of ₹1,00,000 is paid to the nominee of the registered worker.

Who can claim the benefit?

Family members or the nominee of a worker who was registered with APB&OCWWB at the time of death can claim the benefit.

Is registration with the board required?

Yes, the worker should have been a member of the board at the time of death.

What if the membership expired before death?

The family cannot claim if the worker's membership was not valid at the time of death.

Is it required to name the nominee on the card?

Yes, the nominee or dependent should be recorded on the registration card before the worker's death.

How to apply for the benefit?

Visit the registered office of District/Sub-Division APB&OCWWB with the required documents and submit the claim form.