Payment of Death Benefit ( HPBOCWWB)
The scheme “Payment of Death Benefit” under the Labour and Employment Department, Himachal Pradesh, provides financial assistance to the nominees or dependents of registered members. In case of accidental death, ₹4,00,000 is given, while ₹2,00,000 is payable in case of natural death.
About This Scheme
The “Payment of Death Benefit” scheme, introduced by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, provides ₹4,00,000 (four lakhs) to the nominees or dependents of a registered member in the event of accidental death, and ₹2,00,000 (two lakhs) in case of natural death.
Benefits
₹4,00,000 in the event of accidental death.
₹2,00,000 in the event of natural death.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a nominee/legal heir of the deceased worker.
The deceased worker should have been registered with the “Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board”.
The membership of the deceased worker with the Welfare Board must be active.
Application Process
Apply Online
Scheme Application Process:
Step 1: The applicant must visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on the option “Apply for Benefits.”
Step 3: Enter your beneficiary details and date of birth, then click “Search” to view your information.
Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail of the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents.
Step 6: Click on “Submit Application” to complete the process.
Application Tracking:
Applicants can track their application status online through the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office (during office hours) and request a hard copy of the prescribed
application form
from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with a wage slip or appointment letter from the employer, verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (such as a councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted to verify employment.
Step 4: After submitting the documents and payment, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming their registration.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
₹4,00,000 in the event of accidental death.
₹2,00,000 in the event of natural death.
Application Process
Apply Online
Scheme Application Process:
Step 1: The applicant must visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on the option "Apply for Benefits."
Step 3: Enter your beneficiary details and date of birth, then click "Search" to view your information.
Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail of the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents.
Step 6: Click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.
Application Tracking:
Applicants can track their application status online through the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Labor Welfare Office (during office hours) and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form
from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with a wage slip or appointment letter from the employer, verifying 90 days of construction work. If unavailable, a certificate from a local authority (such as a councilor, executive officer, or Panchayat Secretary) can be submitted to verify employment.
Step 4: After submitting the documents and payment, the worker will receive an acknowledgment receipt confirming their registration.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Payment of Death Benefit ( HPBOCWWB) |
| Short Title | PODBHPBOCWWB) |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Categories | Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Himachal Pradesh |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Rural |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 20 Apr 2026
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