Payment of Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers is a welfare scheme for registered construction workers in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It gives a cash support of ₹20,000 to the nominees or dependents to cover funeral costs when a registered member or their spouse passes away.
The scheme is run by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCWWB) under the Labour Department of the U.T. Administration of DNH and DD. The support is still available for eligible families in 2026, and the Board keeps accepting applications through the prescribed form.
Payment of Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers
Losing a family member is a hard time, and funeral costs add to the burden. This scheme steps in to help the family of a registered construction worker with a fixed amount toward funeral expenses. The nominee or dependent of the worker, or of the worker's spouse, can claim this support after the sad demise.
The amount is paid directly by the Board after the application is checked and approved. The whole process is simple and the required documents are few, so families can get the support without much delay.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Payment of Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary States | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Category | Social welfare and Empowerment |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Benefit Amount | ₹20,000 |
| Nodal Department | Labour and Employment Department |
| Official Website | bocwddd.in |
Benefits
To support families during a time of loss, the Board provides a cash grant of ₹20,000 toward funeral expenses. This amount is given to the nominee or dependent of a deceased registered member or their spouse. The money helps cover the basic costs of the last rites and eases the money pressure on the family.
Eligibility
To claim this funeral support, the applicant should meet the conditions given below. The worker should also have been a registered member of the BOCW Welfare Board of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- The applicant should be the nominee or dependent of a deceased registered member or their spouse under the BOCW Welfare Board of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- The deceased worker should have been a resident of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and actively engaged as a building or construction worker.
- The worker should have been between 18 and 60 years of age and should have worked in the construction sector for at least 90 days in the previous year to stay registered.
Application Process
Families can apply for the funeral support by following the steps given below. The application is submitted offline to the Board office.
STEP 1 - Fill the prescribed Form-X for funeral assistance and attach all the required self-attested documents, including the death certificate and the applicant ID proof.
STEP 2 - Submit the completed application to the Member Secretary (BOCWWB) of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for processing.
STEP 3 - Check the beneficiary status by visiting the official funeral assistance page and entering the BOCW Registration No. in the search box.
For any help, the applicant can contact the Labour Department at 0260-2642374 or email labour-dnh@nic.in. The office is at Old Circuit House Building, Opposite Bal Bhawan, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Pin 396230.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready while applying for the funeral support.
- Death certificate of the registered member or spouse.
- Valid ID proof of the applicant.
- Dependents certificate, if the applicant is a dependent.
- BOCW registration details of the deceased worker.
References
Scheme Guidelines | Official Website
FAQ's
What is the age limit for registering as a beneficiary?
The worker must be between 18 and 60 years old to register with the Board.
Is there a minimum work requirement to apply?
Yes, the worker should have worked as a construction worker for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
Who handles the registration process?
The officer authorized by the Board at the Labour Department handles the registration.
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is ₹50.
Do I need a specific form to apply for the funeral assistance?
Yes, the applicant should use the prescribed Form-X to submit the request for assistance.
Where do I submit my application?
The application should be submitted to the Member Secretary of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCWWB).
How much is the funeral financial assistance?
The Board grants ₹20,000 to the nominee or dependent for funeral expenses.