What do you get under Migrant Worker Welfare?
Help for families of registered West Bengal migrant workers: ₹50,000 on natural death, ₹2 lakh on accidental death, ₹25,000 to bring the body home, and ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh for disability.
The registration portal did not open from our checks on 1 November 2026. Register before you leave the state; claims are for registered workers.
Who is eligible for Migrant Worker Welfare?
- West Bengal residents aged 14 to 60.
- Working, or likely to work, outside West Bengal in another state or abroad.
- Must be registered on the Karmasathi Parijayee Shramik portal.
Documents needed for Migrant Worker Welfare
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How to apply for Migrant Worker Welfare
- Register on the Karmasathi Parijayee Shramik portal with your mobile number and OTP; fill personal, address and work details and upload documents to get your MWIN (ID number).
- For a claim, log in again, fill the claim details, upload the supporting papers (such as the death certificate) and submit.
How to check Migrant Worker Welfare status
- Log in to the Karmasathi Parijayee Shramik portal to see your registration and claim.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Migrant Worker Welfare?
West Bengal residents aged 14 to 60. Working, or likely to work, outside West Bengal in another state or abroad. Must be registered on the Karmasathi Parijayee Shramik portal.
How much do I get under Migrant Worker Welfare?
Help for families of registered West Bengal migrant workers: ₹50,000 on natural death, ₹2 lakh on accidental death, ₹25,000 to bring the body home, and ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh for disability. The registration portal did not open from our checks on 1 November 2026. Register before you leave the state; claims are for registered workers.
What documents do I need for Migrant Worker Welfare?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Voter ID card (EPIC); Mobile number for OTP; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Migrant Worker Welfare?
Register on the Karmasathi Parijayee Shramik portal with your mobile number and OTP; fill personal, address and work details and upload documents to get your MWIN (ID number). For a claim, log in again, fill the claim details, upload the supporting papers (such as the death certificate) and submit. Official site: https://karmasathiparijayee.wb.gov.in/
How do I check Migrant Worker Welfare status?
Log in to the Karmasathi Parijayee Shramik portal to see your registration and claim.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Migrant Worker Welfare?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much do families of West Bengal migrant workers get on death?
₹50,000 for natural death and ₹2 lakh for accidental death, plus ₹25,000 to bring the body home, for registered workers.
Official sources
- Govt of West Bengal portal: West Bengal Migrant Worker Welfare Scheme (updated 26 June 2026)
- West Bengal Budget Speech 2026-27 (interim, 5 February 2026), Finance Department
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.