The Karnataka Building Construction and Workers’ Welfare Board has implemented a funeral compensation scheme with the aim of providing financial security to the families of registered construction workers.
Under this scheme, if a worker dies prematurely while on duty, his family will be provided with funeral expenses and compensation.
What are the benefits of this scheme? Let’s know the information.
As per the state government, the family of a worker who died after July 16, 2025 will get a total of ₹1.50 lakh, including ₹4,000 for the funeral and ₹1.46 lakh as compensation. If the death of the worker occurred before the above date, the compensation will be ₹75,000.
What are the eligibility criteria to avail the scheme?
- Must be a registered construction worker with the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The deceased worker whose name has been given as a nominee can apply for this facility.
- The death certificate and identity card of the worker must be submitted along with the application.
- His registration must be active at the time of death.
- If the worker dies after July 16, 2025, he will be eligible to get the revised amount.
- If the death occurs on or before these dates, the applicant will be eligible to get the old amount.
What are the required documents?
- Employer’s certificate
- Bank passbook (of the beneficiary or nominee).
- Ration card
- Labour identity card.
- Aadhar card
- Death certificate.
- Photograph
- Employment certificate
How to register?
- Visit the official website of ‘KBOCWWB’ https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/login. Then select ‘Register’.
- Enter Aadhaar number and mobile number, get verified through OTP.
- Then select ‘Register’, fill the required documents and submit the application, and you will be registered.
What is the application process?
- The applicant must fill out Form Eighteen and submit it to the department.
- The death certificate of the deceased must be attached with the application.
- The identity card or labor registration number must be entered.
- This facility can be applied for only up to 1 year from the time of death.