Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme- Punjab 2026

This scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board offers ₹7,000 to the family Read More... or nominee of a registered construction worker to help cover funeral costs. Read less

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Losing a loved one is difficult, and managing funeral expenses can add to the stress. The Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board understands this and offers a 'Funeral Assistance Scheme' to provide financial support during such times.

What Is This Scheme?

The Funeral Assistance Scheme, managed by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, is designed to help the families of deceased registered construction workers. It provides a sum of ₹7,000 to cover the immediate expenses related to the funeral. This financial aid is intended to ease the burden on the nominee or dependents of the worker.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is for the registered construction workers of Puducherry and their nominated beneficiaries or dependents. The worker must have been registered with the Board and contributed to the fund during their lifetime. The scheme aims to support the families left behind, ensuring they can provide a dignified farewell.

Why This Scheme Is Important

For construction workers, who often operate in challenging conditions, this scheme acts as a crucial safety net. It ensures that in the unfortunate event of their demise, their families do not face severe financial strain for their last rites. The timely disbursement of funds through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) makes the process efficient and reliable for grieving families.

Objective

This scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board offers ₹7,000 to the family or nominee of a registered construction worker to help cover funeral costs.

Benefits

The Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme will provide the following benefits to the registered owners of the property:

A useful source of additional income for homeowners registered as BnB/Homestay units.
Association with the prestigious Punjab Tourism brand and Bed & Breakfast/Homestay unit owners to be allowed to use Punjab Tourism Logo on their sign boards.
The benefit in terms of support from the Department of Tourism/Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) in marketing the BnB/Homestay unit, through:

Promotion on the official website of Punjab Tourism.
Media coverage by travel writers.
Appearance in the Department of Tourism's /Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board's brochures distributed through the Punjab Tourist Information Centres and in other events organized/participated.
Promotion through domestic and international trade fairs.

Issuance of BnB/Home Stay Certificate:

Certificates will be issued by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PHTPB
The duration of the Certificate is Lifetime.

Sources and references

Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be the nominee or a dependent of the deceased construction worker.
The deceased construction worker must have been a citizen of India.
The worker needed to be registered with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board during their lifetime.
The worker must have been at least 18 years old and not more than 60 years old at the time of their last year of construction work.
Regular contributions to the welfare fund were mandatory for the worker.
The worker should not have defaulted on their contributions for more than one continuous year.

How To Apply

To apply for the Funeral Assistance Scheme, the nominee or dependent needs to submit an application to the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The application form can be obtained from and submitted to the Board's office.

Obtain the application form from the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Fill in all the required details accurately.
Attach all necessary documents (listed below).
Submit the completed application form to the Board's office at: Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009.
Ensure the application is submitted within two months from the date of the construction worker's death.

Documents Required

For Registration (if not already registered)

Duly Filled and Signed Application Form.
Birth Certificate/Transfer Certificate/Doctor Certificate for Age Verification.
Experience Certificate to be obtained from a Registered Engineer/Contractor/Association/Trade Union, serving as evidence of being a construction worker.
Details related to Construction Work/Worksite.
Proof of Blood Group (Medical Health Card or Laboratory Certificate).
Two Passport-size Photographs.
Ration Card.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Details.
Family Particulars/Status and Nomination Details of the Beneficiaries.
Certificate from the Revenue Department or Social Welfare Department or Anganwadi Officials of the respective area.

For Application (Funeral Assistance)

Original Last Subscription Bill.
Original Board ID Card of the deceased worker.
Aadhaar Card of the nominee.
Ration Card of the nominee.
Burial Permission Letter.
Death Certificate.
Bank Pass Book of the nominee.

FAQ’s

What is the deadline to apply for the Funeral Assistance Scheme after a construction worker passes away?

You must submit your application for Funeral Assistance within two months from the date the construction worker died. Submitting it after this period means it might not be accepted.

Is there any cost to register as a construction worker with the Board?

Yes, there's a registration fee of ₹25 when you first enroll. You also pay an annual subscription of ₹100. Plus, there's a renewal fee of ₹300 that's collected every three years.

If I'm applying for Funeral Assistance, will it affect other benefits I might get from the Board?

No, receiving the Funeral Assistance will not affect your eligibility for any other benefits the Board offers, like a death benefit. You can apply for multiple schemes if you qualify for them.

My husband, a registered construction worker, passed away about a month and a half ago. We are still gathering the required papers. Can we apply after the two-month window?

The two-month deadline for submitting the application is quite strict. It's best to try and submit your application as soon as possible. You could also contact the Board to see if there's any possibility of an extension due to genuine circumstances, but it's not guaranteed.

How quickly will the ₹7,000 funeral assistance be paid after my application is approved?

Once your application is approved, the ₹7,000 financial assistance will be credited directly to your bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) within 7 days.

I don't have the original last subscription bill for my deceased brother. Can his family still apply for the Funeral Assistance?

The original last subscription bill is listed as a required document. However, it's worth contacting the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to ask if they can accept a copy or if there's another way to prove his contribution history. They might be able to assist you.

What exactly is meant by a 'dependent' in the context of this Funeral Assistance scheme?

A dependent is typically defined as the person named as the nominee in the worker's registration, their spouse, or their unmarried and unemployed children.

My father, a registered construction worker, died recently from an illness. Is his family eligible for the Funeral Assistance?

Yes, the cause of death doesn't matter for this scheme. Whether it was an accident or illness, as long as the worker was registered and met all other conditions, their dependents can apply for the Funeral Assistance.

Who checks the applications and approves them for registration under the scheme?

Inspectors are responsible for verifying the applications during the registration process. Once they've checked everything, the Secretary of the Board gives the final approval to enroll the worker as a beneficiary.

I submitted my Funeral Assistance application a month ago but haven't received the funds. What should I do?

If you haven't received the assistance within the expected timeframe (around a month), you should contact the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. You can check the status of your application by looking for their grievance redressal information on the Board's website, often found in their Citizen's Charter.

Can the application for Funeral Assistance be submitted at any branch of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board?

The provided information specifically mentions the office address at Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009, for obtaining and submitting forms. It doesn't confirm if applications can be submitted to other offices of the Board.