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Funeral and Ex-Gratia (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The "Funeral and Ex-Gratia'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the nominee of a deceased registered construction worker to cover funeral expenses and an ex-gratia payment to alleviate financial hardship.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Karnataka

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Funeral Assistance: ₹4,000/- to cover funeral expenses. - Ex-Gratia Payment: ₹71,000/- to provide financial support to the nominee of the deceased.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).; The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.; The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.; The beneficiary should be a nominee of a deceased registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Who can register as a beneficiary under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka?

Any construction worker whose age is minimum 18 years of age and has worked in any construction work for a minimum of 90 days in a year, are eligible to register as a beneficiary under the Board.

Is there a minimum service requirement to register as a beneficiary?

Yes, the building worker must have completed 90 days of service as a building worker in the preceding 12 months.

Who can apply for the welfare scheme?

Any registered worker of the Board can apply for the welfare scheme.

What are the mandatory documents for the registration?

The documents required for registration are: Employment Certificate (Form V(A)/V(B)/V(C)/V(D)), Aadhar Card (Self-Attested), Ration Card(non-mandatory), Age Proof (one of them Example: Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card).

How often must a construction worker renew their registration with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?

A construction worker must renew their registration every 3 years.

What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period?

If a worker doesn't renew their registration within the 3-year period, they are granted a 1-year grace period to complete the renewal.

What happens if a worker doesn't renew their registration during the grace period?

If the worker fails to renew their registration during the 1-year grace period, their registration will become invalid.

Is there any application fee required for the registration under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?

No, as per the guidelines, there is no fee required for the registration.

How to enroll as a beneficiary under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?

Applicants can visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (KBOCWWB) to enroll themselves as a beneficiary under the board: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login

Who is eligible for this scheme?

The nominee of a deceased registered construction worker with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka is eligible for this scheme.

What are the benefits provided under this scheme?

The scheme provides [?]4,000/- for funeral expenses and an ex-gratia payment of [?]71,000/- to the nominee of a deceased registered construction worker.

Can the funeral assistance and ex-gratia be claimed separately?

No, both benefits are provided as a package and are usually processed together.

How to apply for the assistance under this scheme?

Applicants should visit the official Website of Karnataka Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) to avail the assistance under this scheme: https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login