West Bengal Migrant Workers’ Welfare Scheme: Death Assistance
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides one-time financial assistance to the family members or nominees of migrant workers from West Bengal who die due to natural causes or accidents. It is administered by the West Bengal Migrant Workers' Welfare Board under the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal. The scheme aims to provide immediate financial support to dependents during times of crisis and loss.
What You Get
- One-time death assistance payment to nominated beneficiary
- Coverage for natural death of migrant worker
- Coverage for accidental death of migrant worker
- Financial support to help family members cope with loss
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Beneficiary must be a registered migrant worker from West Bengal
- Nominee or family member of the deceased migrant worker
- Death must be natural or accidental
- Worker must have been working outside West Bengal at time of death
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Death Certificate
- 3. Migrant Worker Registration Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Nominee Identity Proof
- 6. Medical Report (if applicable)
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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