Funeral Assistance (ANBOCWWB)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Crisis/Disaster/Accident,Financial assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Family
Brief Description
The scheme provides financial assistance to the nominees or dependents of deceased workers who were registered under the A&N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, towards their funeral expenses.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a legal nominee or dependent of the deceased worker. 1. The deceased worker should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 1. The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work. 1. The deceased worker should have been registered under the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. 1. The deceased worker should have had an active membership with the Board.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
> Portal Registration Process: Step 01: Visit online Portal: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do" nis:value=https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Register" nis:value=https://serviceonline.gov.in/citizenRegistration.html nis:enabled=true/>’ and fill in all the mandatory details. Step 03: Click on the ‘Submit’ button and validate your Email ID & Mobile Number using OTP received. Step 04: After successful validation, the applicant will be registered. > Application Process for Funeral Financial Assistance: Step 01: Now, to avail the benefits of the scheme, the applicants can <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="login" nis:value=https://serviceonline.gov.in/loginWindow.do nis:enabled=true/> through their email ID that is used while registering Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha Step 03: Click on ‘Login’ Step 04: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’ Step 05: Now, search for ‘Funeral Financial Assistance’ and click on the scheme to proceed to fill out the application form. Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents. Step 07: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’. > Application Tracking: Step 01: To track the application status, the applicant can visit the online Portal and <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="login" nis:value=https://serviceonline.gov.in/loginWindow.do nis:enabled=true/> through their ‘User ID’ & ‘Password’. Step 02: On the home page, click on “View Application Status’ and then click on ‘Track Application Status’. Step 03: Enter the Application Reference Number and click on ‘Get Data’ to know the status of your application.
Required Documents
- Copy of the death certificate Copy of the nomination/legal heir certificate Registration ID Card of deceased worker Identity proof of nominee or dependent i.e. Aadhaar Card Latest Subscription Receipt Caste certificate, if any Address proof Bank Details of Nominee Any other document as required
FAQs
How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
Under the scheme, an amount of ₹5,000 may be given to the nominees or dependents of deceased registered workers towards funeral expenses.
Who is eligible to apply for Funeral Assistance?
A legal nominee or dependent of the deceased registered worker is eligible to apply under the scheme.
Can anyone apply for Funeral Assistance regardless of their relation to the deceased worker?
Only legal nominees or dependents of the deceased worker are eligible to apply for Funeral Assistance.
What types of work qualify the deceased worker?
The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work.
Is it necessary for the deceased worker to have been registered with ANBOCWWB?
Yes, the deceased worker must have been registered under the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
How can I apply for Funeral Assistance under this scheme?
The eligible applicant can visit and apply through online Portal: https://serviceonline.gov.in/login.do
Are there any documents required to apply for Funeral Assistance?
Documents such as proof of relationship to the deceased worker, residency proof, proof of the deceased worker's registration with ANBOCWWB, and other relevant documents may be required for application.