Funeral Assistance (GBOCWWB)

Funeral Assistance (GBOCWWB) is a welfare scheme for registered construction workers in Goa that helps their families meet funeral expenses. It gives a one-time cash benefit of ₹5,000 to the nominee or a dependant of a deceased worker, so that the family gets timely financial support during a difficult time.

Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board manages the scheme under the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa. The application process is offline, and the labour office in Panaji continues to accept claims in 2026 when the need arises.

Funeral Assistance (GBOCWWB) Introduction

Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has been implementing the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Act 1996 in Goa since 1 April 2008. Funeral support is one of the several welfare benefits the board gives to registered workers and their families, along with medical assistance, pension benefit and financial assistance for education.

The claim has to be submitted at the labour office with the worker's registration proof, death certificate and other required documents. The board checks the details and then releases the funeral amount to the eligible applicant.

Key Information

Benefits

Funeral Assistance (GBOCWWB) pays a one-time cash amount of ₹5,000 to the nominee or dependant of the deceased worker. This money helps cover funeral costs and last rites without putting extra money pressure on the family.

The benefit is a lump sum payment, not a monthly amount. Keep the acknowledgement receipt after submitting the application so that the claim can be tracked easily.

Eligibility

Funeral Assistance (GBOCWWB) is for the family of a deceased construction worker who was registered with the board. Check who can apply:

• The worker must have been registered with Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at the time of death.
• The worker should be between 18 and 60 years of age, because registration is allowed only in this age group.
• The worker should have completed at least 90 days of service as a registered member.
• The applicant must be the official nominee or a dependant of the deceased worker.
• If the worker was unregistered, dependants can still apply with a certificate from a builder or local area Inspector confirming that the person was actively working as a building worker.

For example, if Ramesh, a construction worker, stayed registered for 100 days and passed away at age 45, his wife could apply for this funeral support.

Application Process

Funeral Assistance (GBOCWWB) uses an offline application process. The claim form and supporting documents have to be submitted at the labour office in Goa.

STEP 1 - Download the application form from the official Funeral Assistance page of Goa Labour Department. You can also collect a physical copy from Office of Commissioner, Labour and Employment, 2nd Floor, Sharma Shakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa.

STEP 2 - Fill in all the details carefully, attach a recent passport-sized photograph, and keep self-attested copies of all required documents ready.

STEP 3 - Submit the completed form along with the documents to Office of Commissioner, Labour and Employment.

STEP 4 - Collect the acknowledgement receipt after submission and keep it safe for reference.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before submitting the funeral assistance claim:

• Worker Registration Card or the official registration number.
• Proof of payment of the first and last subscription made to the board.
• Death certificate of the worker issued by the competent authority.
• Proof of relationship between the applicant and the deceased, such as Aadhaar card or ration card, to show that the applicant is the nominee or dependant.
• If the worker was unregistered, a certificate from the builder or local area Inspector confirming their status as a building worker.

References

Official Funeral Assistance page (Goa Labour Department) | Funeral assistance application form | Welfare schemes guidelines | Citizen's Charter of Goa Labour Department | Contact details

FAQ's

Who oversees the operations of the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?

Labour Commissioner of Goa acts as Member Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the board.

What is the minimum age for registration?

Workers must be between 18 and 60 years of age to register and receive benefits.

How long must a worker be employed to be eligible?

A worker should have completed at least 90 days of work in the year to qualify.

Can the dependants of unregistered workers receive benefits?

Yes, dependants may qualify if they provide a certificate from the relevant builder or area Inspector confirming that the deceased was indeed a building worker.

What is the structure of registration fees for establishments?