West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Scheme: Cremation
✓ Information verified — June 2026"West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Scheme: Cremation" is a social welfare scheme by the West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Board, Labour Dept., Government of West Bengal, that provides an one time assistance to the nominee of the worker for cremation when the worker dies.
What You Get
- One-time financial assistance for cremation expenses
- Payment made directly to the nominee of the deceased worker
- Reduces financial burden on migrant worker families during emergencies
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Deceased must have been a registered migrant worker in West Bengal
- Nominee must be a family member of the deceased worker
- Worker must have been covered under the migrant workers' welfare scheme at the time of death
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Death Certificate
- 2. Aadhaar Card of Nominee
- 3. Bank Passbook of Nominee
- 4. Proof of Relationship
- 5. Registration Certificate of Worker
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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