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Apply for Benefits as a Building & Transport Worker in West Bengal

The West Bengal government offers financial and social security benefits to registered building and transport workers. Understanding the application process and the information required can help ensure a smooth experience.

Benefits Covered by the Application Form

The downloadable form (available at https://bsk.wb.gov.in/download/46.pdf) allows you to apply for various benefits, including:

• Accident Relief: Financial assistance for registered workers who have met with accidents.
• Medical Expenses: Support for treatment of major ailments for workers and their dependents.
• Maternity Benefit: Financial aid for childbirth-related expenses.
• Death Benefit: Assistance for families of deceased registered workers.
• Housing Loan: Help with financing the construction of a home.
• Educational Assistance: Support for the education of workers' children or self-improvement.
• Pension: Financial security for retired registered workers or their spouses.
• Funeral Expenses: Assistance with funeral costs for deceased workers.
• Driver's Eye Checkup: Support for eye examinations required for driver's license renewal.
• TB Package: Financial aid for workers diagnosed with Tuberculosis.
• Money Accrued: Disbursement of accumulated funds in the beneficiary's account.
• Purchase of Instruments: Financial assistance for purchasing work-related equipment (details not specified in the form).
• Marriage Purpose: Support for marriage expenses (worker's or child's).

Who Can Apply?

Registered building and other construction workers, or transport workers, can apply for the benefits based on their specific needs and eligibility criteria (not mentioned in the downloadable form). In some cases, dependents or nominees of registered workers may also be eligible.

Completing the Online Application Form

While the downloadable form doesn't explicitly state it's for online submission, some West Bengal government services are moving towards online applications. Here's a breakdown of the information you'll likely need to provide:

• Beneficiary and Worker Details: Information about the worker who is registered for the scheme and the applicant receiving the benefit (may be the same person).
• Registration Details: Registration number and date for the worker.
• Payment Details: Subscription/renewal fee payment history.
• Applicant Details: Personal information like name, address, contact details, etc.
• Benefit Specific Details: Depending on the benefit applied for, additional details like medical reports, accident descriptions, or educational documents may be required.

Important Resources

• West Bengal Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board Website (if available)
• West Bengal Transport Workers' Welfare Board Website (if available)

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