The Uttarakhand government has taken a significant step towards bolstering the welfare of its construction workforce. On Saturday, the state administration successfully transferred a substantial sum of Rs 12.89 crore directly into the bank accounts of 4,224 workers. This financial aid was disbursed under the various support schemes operated by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB).
Digital Access and Enhanced Services for Workers
In a parallel move aimed at improving accessibility, the government also inaugurated a special assistance mechanism for labourers. This initiative leverages 191 Common Service Centres (CSCs) spread across the state. These centres are designed to act as single-window hubs, facilitating easier access to information and services related to welfare schemes. Workers will no longer need to navigate complex government office procedures for basic queries and support.
Government's Vision for Dignified Living and Skill Development
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized the administration's commitment to the economic and social well-being of workers. He stated that the government is actively implementing multiple welfare schemes targeted at workers and their dependents. The core objectives are to provide economic security, social protection, and a dignified standard of living.
Dhami further highlighted the state's focus on skill development through specialized training programmes. These initiatives are crafted to enhance the livelihood opportunities available to the construction workforce, ensuring their long-term employability and prosperity.
Streamlining Processes and Past Disbursements
The Chief Minister detailed the convenience offered by the newly activated CSCs. Through these centres, workers can now avail essential services like registration, renewal, and scheme-related assistance at the block, tehsil, and village levels. This decentralised approach eliminates the need for frequent visits to distant government offices.
Providing context to the latest transfer, Dhami revealed that the UKBOCWWB has transferred a total of Rs 51 crore to the accounts of workers and their families in the past six months alone. He also recalled that the board had previously introduced block-level facilities for registration, renewal, and submission of benefit applications, indicating a sustained effort to simplify processes.
Echoing the government's vision, Labour Commissioner P C Dumka affirmed the board's unwavering commitment to safeguarding workers' interests. He assured that the UKBOCWWB will continue to function in alignment with the government's core principles of simplification, solution, disposal, and satisfaction.
