Punjab: In a remarkable move aimed at uplifting the lives of construction workers, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has initiated a program dedicated to easing the burdens faced by this critical section of the population. Driven by both compassion and a commitment to development, the government’s recent launch of welfare camps is creating waves of hope among the labor community.
Camps To Foster Financial Inclusion
The Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board is leading this change with a transformative initiative. A series of camps have been organized across 19 districts to help workers register & access vital schemes. From health to pension, these initiatives ensure support for those building our state. These camps are part of a directive from Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, ensuring that the groundwork laid during a review meeting in late October.
“Empowering Punjab’s construction workers with welfare benefits! 🏗️
The Punjab B.O.C.W. Board has launched camps across 19 districts to help workers register & access vital schemes. From health to pension, these initiatives ensure support for those building our state.”
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Registration Drives At Labor Squares
The government has strategically placed these camps at labor squares, a familiar haunt for workers, to facilitate early morning gatherings. Running from 7 AM to 10 AM, the schedule is tailored to respect the demanding work hours of these individuals. Workers in districts under the jurisdiction of a Model Code of Conduct will have their turn from November 25th to 29th.
This endeavor has a singular aim—to register a maximum number of construction workers, thus bringing them into the ambit of support and stability. Alongside registration, the camps are also platforms for spreading awareness about the various benefits that the board’s welfare schemes provide.
A Multitude Of Benefits Await
Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond’s heartfelt efforts are evident in the welfare schemes being promoted through these camps. Among them are the Scholarship Scheme, Shagun Scheme, General Surgery Scheme, Pension Plan, and Maternity Benefits. The efficacy of these schemes, however, hinges on the workers’ registration with the BOCW Board.
Minister Sond emphasized the importance of registration, urging all eligible construction workers—those aged between 18 and 60, having worked at least 90 days in the past year in Punjab—to come forward. His appeal is not just a call to action but a beacon of assurance that the government stands with every laborer striving to build a better Punjab.
