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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 2026
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 2026
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 2026