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The Haryana government, through the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), has a special scheme called 'Family Pension' to support the families of construction workers.

What Is This Scheme?

The 'Family Pension' scheme is designed to offer financial assistance to the spouse of a construction worker who has passed away. If the deceased worker was registered with the HBOCWWB and was receiving a pension, their spouse will continue to receive half of that pension amount each month.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is for the surviving spouse (wife or husband) of a construction worker who was registered with the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and was already drawing a pension from the board.

Why This Scheme Is Important

This initiative by the Labour Department, Government of Haryana, ensures that the dependents of registered construction workers continue to have some financial support after the worker's demise. It aims to provide a safety net and help maintain a basic level of income for the spouse.

Objective

This scheme provides a monthly family pension to the spouse of a deceased construction worker who was receiving a pension from the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Benefits

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be the spouse of the deceased worker.
The deceased worker must have been registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The registered deceased worker should have been actively receiving a pension from the Board at the time of their passing.

How To Apply

To apply for the 'Family Pension' scheme, you need to visit the Official Portal - Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.

Official Link: https://saralharyana.gov.in/

Documents Required

To claim benefits under this scheme, you will need to submit the following documents:

Identity card of the registered deceased worker
Identity proof of the spouse (applicant)
Passport-size photographs of the applicant
Proof of being the spouse
Death Certificate of the worker
Proof of Residence
Ration Card
Bank account details of the applicant
An undertaking by the applicant
Any other documents as may be required by the Board

FAQ’s

What is the primary purpose of the Family Pension scheme?

The scheme's main goal is to provide financial support to the spouse of a deceased construction worker who was registered with the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and was already receiving a pension.

If a construction worker registered with HBOCWWB dies, who gets their pension?

Upon the death of a construction worker who was receiving a pension from the Board, their spouse is eligible to receive half of that pension amount on a monthly basis as a family pension.

What specific conditions must the deceased worker meet for their spouse to get a family pension?

The deceased worker must have been registered with the Haryana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and must have been receiving a pension from the Board at the time of their death.

How is the family pension amount calculated for the spouse?

The spouse will receive exactly half of the monthly pension amount that the deceased worker was entitled to.

Can any family member apply for the family pension after the worker's death?

No, only the spouse (wife or husband) of the deceased worker is eligible to apply for and receive the family pension under this scheme.

Where should I go to submit my application for this pension scheme?

You should apply for the Family Pension scheme by visiting the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal online.

What kinds of proofs are needed to show I am the spouse?

You will need to provide proof of your relationship as a spouse, along with other identity and residence proofs, as specified in the list of required documents.

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