AI SummaryFuneral Assistance (HBOCWWB) gives a one-time grant of ₹15,000 to the nominee or legal heir of a registered construction worker in Haryana after the death of the worker. This money helps the family meet funeral and last rites costs without delay.
Applications for this support are open in 2026 through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. The Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, which works under the Labour Department of Haryana, manages this scheme for workers registered with the board.
Funeral Assistance (HBOCWWB) - Introduction
Losing a family member is tough, and funeral expenses add more pressure at that time. This scheme is made to ease that burden for families of registered building and construction workers in Haryana. The board gives a fixed one-time amount to the person named as nominee in the worker's registration or to the legal heir.
The worker should hold a valid registration with the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at the time of death. Members who stay active with the board can use this support for their family. The claim is submitted online and the amount, once approved, goes to the nominee or legal heir.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Funeral Assistance (HBOCWWB) |
| Level | State |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | Haryana |
| Category | Social welfare and empowerment |
| Target Beneficiaries | Family |
| Sub Category | Financial support |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Main Department | Labour Department |
| Department running the scheme | Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board |
| Tags | Death, Funeral, Construction Worker, Building Worker, Labour, Financial Support |
Benefits
Under Funeral Assistance (HBOCWWB), the board pays ₹15,000 to the nominee or legal heir of a deceased registered worker. The support amount continues to be ₹15,000 in 2026. It is a one-time cash benefit for each worker, so a family can claim it only once for the same worker.
Eligibility
Check who can apply for this support before starting the application:
- Nominee or legal heir: The applicant should be the designated nominee of the deceased worker or the legal heir of the worker.
- Worker registration: The deceased worker should have been registered with the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- Active membership: The worker should have remained a regular, active member of the board at the time of death.
- One-time benefit: The board gives this support only once for the same worker.
Application Process
Apply through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. First time users need to register on the portal, then submit the scheme application.
STEP 1 - Go to the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and open the registration page.
STEP 2 - Click on New User / Register Here and enter your name, email id, mobile number and a password. Submit the details and note down the login credentials sent to your registered mobile number.
STEP 3 - Sign in to the portal with your credentials and open the Scheme/Services list from the dashboard.
STEP 4 - Select Funeral Assistance (HBOCWWB) and click on Apply for Service/Scheme. Fill the application form, upload the required documents and submit it.
Documents
Keep these documents ready when you apply:
- Worker identity card: Identity card of the deceased registered worker.
- Applicant identity proof: Aadhaar or other photo identity proof of the nominee or legal heir.
- Relationship proof: Official certificate showing nominee or legal heir status.
- Photograph: Recent passport-size photograph of the applicant.
- Death certificate: Death certificate of the deceased worker.
- Undertaking: Signed Undertaking form.
- Other documents: Any other papers asked by the department.
References
Official links for more details:
FAQ's
How much money is given under this scheme?
The board gives ₹15,000 as a one-time funeral support to the nominee or legal heir of the deceased registered worker.
Who can apply for this scheme?
The nominee or legal heir of the deceased worker can apply. The worker should have been registered and active with the board at the time of death.
Can I apply more than once for the same worker?
No. This is a one-time benefit for each registered worker, so the family can claim it only once.
Which documents do I need for the application?
You need the worker's identity card, death certificate, applicant identity proof, relationship certificate, a passport-size photograph and the signed undertaking form.
Where do I apply for this support?
Apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.