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West Bengal Migrant Workers Welfare Board
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Migrant Workers Death Assistance Scheme
Who Can Apply
Nominees of deceased registered migrant workers from West Bengal
Key Benefits
- •Financial grant of Rs. 2 Lakhs paid to the nominee in case of accidental death while working outside the state
- •Financial grant of Rs. 50,000 in case of natural death while working outside the state
Updated: July 2026Track Status
Migrant Workers Welfare Scheme
Who Can Apply
West Bengal citizens working or planning to work outside the state in unorganized roles
Key Benefits
- •Emergency repatriation support during crises or lockouts
- •Financial grant of Rs. 25,000 for accidental injury/hospitalization
Updated: July 2026Track Status
Repatriation of Dead Body
Who Can Apply
Next-of-kin of deceased registered migrant workers from WB requiring transportation cost refunds
Key Benefits
- •Financial grant of Rs. 25,000 paid to the dependents for the transportation of the mortal remains of the deceased worker back to their home in West Bengal
Updated: July 2026Track Status