AI SummaryFuneral Assistance (ANBOCWWB) provides financial support of ₹5,000 to the legal nominee or dependent of a deceased registered construction worker in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, helping the family meet funeral expenses. Applications for this support remain open in 2026 through the official service portal of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
Funeral Assistance (ANBOCWWB) is a welfare scheme of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, which works under the Department of Labour, Employment and Training. It offers a fixed one-time grant so that the family of a registered building and construction worker does not have to arrange the full cost of last rites on their own.
Related support like Death Benefit (ANBOCWWB) and Medical Assistance (ANBOCWWB) is also available to registered construction workers and their families.
Once the claim is approved, the fixed amount is paid to the nominee or dependent through the regular payment process of the board. Claim form and scheme details are published on the official website of the welfare board.
About Funeral Assistance (ANBOCWWB)
| Key Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Funeral Assistance (ANBOCWWB) |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary | Family of deceased registered worker |
| State | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Benefit Amount | ₹5,000 one-time grant |
| Nodal Department | Labour, Employment and Training Department |
| Implementing Agency | Andaman and Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Port Blair |
| Official Website | labour.and.nic.in |
| Application Portal | serviceonline.gov.in |
Benefits
Under this scheme, the registered nominee or legal dependent receives a one-time grant of ₹5,000 to manage funeral expenses. This money reduces the money burden on the family at the time of the worker's death.
It is a one-time payment and is separate from other benefits such as Pension Benefit (ANBOCWWB), which registered workers get on a regular basis after crossing 55 years of age.
Eligibility
To get this support, the family of the deceased worker must meet the following conditions:
- The applicant should be the legal nominee or a verified dependent of the deceased worker.
- The deceased person must have been a resident of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- The deceased worker should have been employed in building or other construction work.
- The worker must have held a valid registration with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at the time of death.
Application Process
Applications can be submitted online through the official service portal or offline through the welfare board office. Here is how to apply:
STEP 1 - Open the official service portal at serviceonline.gov.in login page and click on the Register link if you are a new user.
STEP 2 - Enter your registered mobile number and email ID and verify them using the OTP received.
STEP 3 - Log in with your user ID and password once registration is complete.
STEP 4 - Go to Apply for Services and select Funeral Financial Assistance from the list of services.
STEP 5 - Fill the application form with correct details, upload the required documents and submit the form.
STEP 6 - Note down the application reference number and use it later to check the status by selecting View Application Status on the same portal.
For the offline process, fill the claim form and submit it to the office of the Welfare Board in Port Blair or hand it over through the contractor. You can download the Funeral Assistance claim form PDF from the official website.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Copy of the death certificate of the worker
- Copy of the nomination or legal heir certificate
- Registration ID card of the deceased worker
- Identity proof of the nominee, such as Aadhaar card
- Latest subscription receipt of the worker
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Address proof
- Bank account details of the nominee
References
Official Website of A&N BOCWWB | Application Portal | Download Application Form
FAQ's
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
The scheme gives a fixed amount of ₹5,000 to the eligible nominee or dependent of a deceased registered worker.
Who is eligible to apply for Funeral Assistance?
Only the legal nominee or a verified dependent of the deceased registered construction worker can apply.
Can anyone apply regardless of their relation to the deceased?
No. Only those officially recognized as legal nominees or dependents can claim this support.
Does building work qualify a person for this scheme?
Yes. The deceased worker should have been engaged in building or other construction work during their lifetime.
Is official registration with the board mandatory?
Yes. The worker must have been registered with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at the time of death.
How can I apply online?
Visit the official service portal at serviceonline.gov.in and follow the steps given above.
What documents will I need?
Keep ready the death certificate, proof of relationship, the worker's registration ID, and identity proof such as Aadhaar card.