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Funeral Assistance

Under this scheme, the “Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board” (MBOCWW) provides financial assistance for funeral expenses of ₹10,000/- to the nominated heir of the deceased registered worker in the event of their death.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Maharashtra

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- In case of the death of a registered worker, an amount of ₹10,000/- is payable as funeral assistance to the nominated heir.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a nominee/legal heir of the deceased worker.; The deceased worker should have been registered with the Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the purpose of the scheme?

To provide financial assistance for funeral expenses of deceased construction workers.

Who can apply for this scheme?

The legal heir or nominee of a deceased registered construction worker.

What financial support is provided?

[?]10,000 is provided for funeral expenses.

What is the eligibility criterion?

The deceased worker must be registered with the Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

What documents are required?

Aadhaar Card, Death Certificate, Proof of Residence, Identity Card of the deceased, and Bank Passbook.

How can I apply?

Submit an offline application form to the Labour Commissioner or Government Labour Officer.

Where can I get the application form?

The form can be downloaded from the official MBOCWW website.

By when should the application be submitted?

There is no specific deadline, but it should be submitted as soon as possible after the worker's death.

Can a non-nominated person apply?

Only the legal heir or nominated person is eligible.

Is there any income limit for the nominee?

No income limit is mentioned for the nominee.