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Funeral Benefit (MBOCWWB)

Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- shall be provided to nominees or dependents of deceased registered construction workers, towards funeral expenses.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Meghalaya

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- shall be given to nominees or dependents of deceased registered construction workers, towards funeral expenses.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a legal nominee or dependent of deceased worker.; The deceased worker should have been a resident of Meghalaya.; The deceased worker should have been engaged in any building or other construction work.; The deceased worker should have been registered under the Meghalaya Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.; The financial assistance shall be given to nominees or dependents of deceased registered workers, towards funeral expenses.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is “Funeral Benefit” scheme?

The "Funeral Benefit" scheme is a social security scheme that provides financial assistance to the nominees/dependents of a deceased member, towards funeral expenses.

Which department has implemented this Scheme?

Meghalaya Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

Who is eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?

The legal nominees or dependents of deceased registered construction workers are eligible to receive benefits under the Funeral Benefit Scheme.

How much financial assistance is provided under this scheme?

A financial assistance of [?]5,000/- is provided to the nominees or dependents of deceased registered construction workers to cover funeral expenses.

Can the financial assistance be transferred to a bank account?

Yes, the financial assistance can usually be transferred to the bank account of the nominee or dependent upon submission of the necessary banking details.

How can the application be submitted?

Applications can be made online at http://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services

Can the application be tracked?

Yes, applications can be tracked from the Dashboard after logging into http://megbocwwb.gov.in/bocw_services