Scheme of Death Benefit for Weavers & Artisans of West Bengal

₹2,00,000/- only per deceased Weaver/ Artisan.

The age of the deceased artisan/weaver was between 18 to 60 years on the date of death.

The artisan/weaver has expired on or after the Date of Notification (7th March, 2024).

The claimant should have not availed any other death benefit scheme by the State Government.

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The eligible claimant for the deceased artisan/weaver should collect and submit the application in prescribed format with all requisite enclosures at the earliest to the local BDO/SDO office of the concerned Block/Municipal Corporation area.

Note:

The application must be submitted within 3 months of the death of the - artisan/weaver.

After expiry of the artisan/weaver, the claimant(s) of the benefit should produce a certificate from the local BDO regarding his eligibility of claim (form to be drafted).

Photo.

Aadhar card.

Any other documents as required.