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Death Assistance Scheme (BBOCWWB)

The "Death Assistance" scheme provides financial assistance to the legal heir in the case of natural death or accidental death of the registered worker. If the death occurs during a disaster and a grant has already been given by Disaster Management, only ₹1,00,000/- will be payable by the Board.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Bihar

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- ₹2,00,000/- in the case of natural death. | - ₹4,00,000/- in the case of accidental death. | - ₹1,00,000/- if disaster aid is already received.

Who can apply

The deceased construction worker should have been registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB).; The worker's membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of death.; The only person who is a legal heir/dependent family member of the deceased registered worker is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the Death Assistance Scheme?

It provides financial aid to the family of a deceased registered construction worker.

Who implements this scheme?

The Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB).

How much assistance is given for natural death?

[?]2,00,000/- (Rupees two lakhs).

How much assistance is provided for accidental death?

[?]4,00,000/- (Rupees four lakhs).

What if the death occurs during a disaster?

If disaster aid is received, [?]1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh) is provided by the Board.

Who is eligible to apply?

A legal heir or dependent family member of the deceased worker.

Should the deceased worker be registered?

Yes, they must be a registered member of BBOCWWB.

Does the worker’s registration need to be active?

Yes, the membership must be active at the time of death.

Where can the application be submitted?

At the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board office.

What documents are required?

Death certificate, worker's registration proof, legal heir certificate, and bank details.