About this social welfare scheme
"West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Scheme: Repatriation of Dead Body" is a social welfare scheme implemented by the West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Board, that provides an one time assistance to the nominee for bringing the dead body of the registered migrant worker in case of death.
"West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Scheme: Repatriation of Dead Body" is a social welfare scheme implemented by the West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Board, Labour Department, Government of West Bengal on 25th April, 2023. Under this scheme, if any registered Migrant Worker dies in the course of employment outside the State of West Bengal, an assistance of Rs. 25,000/- will be provided to the nominee of the worker for bringing the dead body to his/ her permanent address.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Scheme: Repatriation of Dead Body (WBMWWSC) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Labour Department |
| Launch year | 2023 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · West Bengal |
| Official portal | play.google.com (see References at the end) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Board |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Rs. 25,000/- to the nominee of the Migrant Worker.
Who qualifies
For registration as a Migrant Worker:
- The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant’s age should be between 18-60 years.
- The applicant must be ordinarily a worker who is employed/ likely to be employed in any State/Union Territories other than the state of West Bengal/ Outside India.
For the application of Welfare Scheme:
- The beneficiary should be a nominee i.e., a person nominated by the registered Migrant Worker from his/ her family.
- The migrant worker should have lost his/her life due to death during the course of employment outside the State of West Bengal.
Who is not eligible
No claim shall be admissible to the applicant in receipt of any other financial assistance of similar nature from the Government of West Bengal.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
For Registration:
Step 1: Download and install “KARMASATHI (PARIJAYEE SHRAMIK )” APP in android mobile phone from “GOOGLE PLAY STORE”.
Step 2: Choose language ( English/Bengali/Hindi) for and tap ‘NEXT’ to proceed further.
Step 3: Choose the option ‘Migrant Worker’ and tap ‘GO’ to proceed further.
Step 4: A Screen will appear to enter ‘Mobile Number/ MWIN’ . For new registration, a Migrant Worker will enter his Mobile No. to generate ‘OTP’.
Step 5: Provide Workers information in Basic Details, Address Details and Employment Details and tap ‘CONFIRM SUBMIT ’.
Step 6: A Provisional MWIN will be generated and SMS will be sent to the Mobile No.
Step 7: To complete application and to get permanent MWIN please tap the menu “incomplete application” and complete the application by providing more information such as bank accounts, ration card and nominee details.
Step 8: Upload the mandatory documents and Submit to complete the application process. to complete the registration process.
For Application:
Step 1: Open the “KARMASATHI (PARIJAYEE SHRAMIK )” APP and login through OTP.
Step 2: To get welfare assistance, please tap the menu “Services”.
Step 3: Provide details of claim and upload respective documents, mentioned therein, for the concerned scheme and Submit to complete the application process.
Search Migrant Worker Details: Migrant workers can search their details in the portal through providing Migrant Worker Identification Number (MWIN)/ Migrant Worker's Registered Mobile Number/ Migrant Worker's Aadhar Number.
Renewal of Registration as a Beneficiary : Migrant Worker, registered as beneficiary, will have to renew his/ her registration on yearly basis, through the portal.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 25 Apr 2023 |
|---|
Terms used in this scheme
- Migrant Worker
“Migrant Worker" means a person of the age between 18 to 60 years who is, by origin, a resident of West Bengal and employed in a remunerated activity in any State/Union Territories in India other than West Bengal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the definition of a Migrant Worker?
“Migrant Worker’ means a person of the age between 18 to 60 years who is, by origin, a resident of West Bengal and employed in a remunerated activity in any State/Union Territories in India other than West Bengal.
Which department is the management authority for this scheme?
The Scheme will be implemented and monitored by the Labour Department through Labour Commissionerate.
What process will be followed by the department for the administration of the Welfare Assistance?
All Assistant Labour Commissioners are authorised to verify, administer and sanction claims for assistance under this Scheme within their respective jurisdiction on the basis of criteria as decided by the Board.
What measures are in place to prevent misuse of the Welfare Assistance?
In case of any misrepresentation of facts or furnishing false information by a Migrant Worker, the registration obtained, may subsequently be cancelled by the registering authority with the approval of the Board, without showing any reason and in such case, all his/ her claims under the scheme shall be revoked.
What is the objective of the scheme?
"West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Scheme: Repatriation of Dead Body" is a social welfare scheme implemented by the West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Board, Labour Department, Government of West Bengal, that provides an one time assistance to the nominee for bringing the dead body of the registered migrant worker in case of death to his/ her permanent address.
How can the benefits be availed?
The applicant needs to apply through “KARMASATHI (PARIJAYEE SHRAMIK)” app with all the mandatory documents.
Is there any income criteria to be eligible for the scheme?
No, there is no specific income criteria to be eligible for the scheme.
What is the frequency of the assistance?
The assistance will be provided one time to the beneficiaries.
Does the applicant need to renew their registration?
Yes, Migrant Worker, registered as beneficiary, will have to renew his/ her registration on yearly basis, through the portal.
Is there any provision of renewal of registration as a beneficiary?
Yes, Migrant Worker, registered as beneficiary, will have to renew his/ her registration on yearly basis, through the portal.
References and official sources
Apply only on the official portal. Nothing is applied for on this site, and applying is free.
- Guidelines (PDF) labour.wb.gov.in
- Amendment (PDF) labour.wb.gov.in
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