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Death Benefit

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West Bengal

The "Death Benefit'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the nominee(s) of the beneficiary as death benefit.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance paid to the nominee(s) of the deceased worker
  • Coverage for both accidental death and natural death
  • Support for the family during financial hardship after worker's death

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–60 years
  • Residence: West Bengal residents only
  • Must be a registered member of the BOCW Welfare Board, West Bengal
  • Nomination should be properly registered with the Board
  • Applicable for both accidental and natural deaths of registered workers
  • Nominee must be a dependent family member as per Board norms

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Death Certificate
  3. 3. BOCW Registration Card
  4. 4. Nominee Identity Proof
  5. 5. Bank Account Details
  6. 6. Medical Report (if applicable)

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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