Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers is a welfare scheme offered by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to give financial support of ₹10,000 to the nominees or dependents of a deceased registered construction worker. The scheme is still open for claims and continues to help worker families cover funeral costs.
Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers - Introduction
This scheme, Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers, serves registered workers under the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi. Through this supportive scheme, the government provides a one-time funeral assistance grant of ₹10,000 to the nominee or surviving dependents when a member dies.
The grant is given under Rule 277 of the board rules and is available from the date the worker joins the fund. This support helps families manage immediate money problems during a difficult time. As long as the deceased was a registered member of the fund at the time of passing, the family members may apply for this benefit.
In 2026, the board has shifted its services to a new online portal at dbocwwb.delhi.gov.in. Workers who were registered on the older e-District website must first migrate their details to the new portal before they can apply for any benefit, including funeral assistance.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Delhi |
| Category | Social welfare and Empowerment |
| Financial Benefit | ₹10,000 |
| Executing Department | Labour Department, Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | dbocwwb.delhi.gov.in |
Benefits
When a registered construction worker passes away, the scheme offers ₹10,000 to help the family cover funeral expenses. This benefit is available to the legal nominee or dependents of the worker.
Along with this, the board also gives other death-related support. In case of normal death of the worker, the nominees get ₹1,00,000 as death benefit under Rule 278, and if the death happens due to an accident during work, the amount goes up to ₹2,00,000. Funeral assistance is a separate grant meant specifically to meet the cost of the last rites.
Eligibility
To qualify for this support, the deceased worker must be a registered member of the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The general conditions for registration include:
- The worker should be a resident of Delhi.
- The worker must be a Building or Construction worker.
- The age should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The worker must have worked in the construction sector for at least 90 days in the preceding year.
Example: If Ravi has been working on a building site in Delhi for 100 days over the last year and is 35 years old, he qualifies for registration under the board.
Application Process
Application is done online through the official portal. Follow these steps to migrate, register and claim the benefit.
Migration to the New Portal
STEP 1 - Visit the official portal at dbocwwb.delhi.gov.in and click on the Migration button on the homepage.
STEP 2 - Enter the 14 digit registration number given on the Delhi Construction Labour Card.
STEP 3 - Confirm whether the registered mobile number is still active, then enter the Aadhaar number, date of birth and gender along with the mobile number.
STEP 4 - Set a new password for the new portal and submit the form. An OTP is sent to the mobile number for verification.
STEP 5 - After final submission, login to the new portal using the Aadhaar number and the new password.
New Registration
STEP 1 - Workers who have never registered with the board can click on the New Registration option on the official DBoCWWB portal.
STEP 2 - Provide the Aadhaar number, name, date of birth and gender to create an account, then fill in personal and employment details including proof of 90 days of work.
STEP 3 - Add family members and bank account details, upload the required documents, accept the affidavit and pay the registration fee of ₹25 via UPI, debit card or net banking. Download the acknowledgment receipt after success.
Claiming the Benefit
STEP 1 - Login to the application portal using the Aadhaar number or registration number.
STEP 2 - Select the section for Funeral Assistance and submit the claim along with the proof of funeral for verification.
Help and Support
Track the application status anytime on the portal homepage using the application number. For help, contact the helpline at 011-41236600 or the office at 011-23813846 between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
Documents
Valid documentation regarding the incident is required to support the claim, mainly the proof of funeral. All copies of the documents submitted should be self-attested.
References
More details can be found here:
FAQ's
Which department manages this scheme?
The Labour Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi administers this scheme.
Is self-attestation needed for my documents?
Yes, all copies of the documents submitted with the application should be self-attested.
Can a worker registered in another state but working in Delhi apply?
Yes, as long as the worker has an Aadhaar card and can provide proof of residence in Delhi, they are eligible to register with the DBoCWWB.
What are the registration and renewal fees?
Registration involves a fee of ₹25, while the renewal fee is ₹20 with an additional ₹2 late fee per month if applicable.
How do I track my application status?
Use the track feature on the official website landing page. Select the service type such as Claim and enter the application number to view the current status.