Uttarakhand Labour Welfare Gets Major Boost with ₹93 Crore Disbursed in One Year

The Uttarakhand government has stepped up its welfare outreach for construction workers with a direct benefit transfer drive aimed at ensuring quicker, cleaner and more accessible support on the ground.

Under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, nearly ₹11 crore has been transferred straight into the bank accounts of more than 4,400 workers under the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The assistance was released in a single transaction through Direct Benefit Transfer at a programme held at the Chief Minister's residence.

The support covers key life-linked needs including post-marriage assistance, post-death grants, maternity benefit and educational aid, offering timely relief to worker families without procedural delays.

Alongside the financial transfer, the Chief Minister directed officials to widen awareness of welfare schemes and ensure that outreach camps are organised across districts so that eligible workers are not left out. He also called for essential materials to be made available closer to worksites, reducing the burden on labourers who often travel long distances for support services.

The focus has also been placed on health and education, with instructions to conduct regular health check-ups for workers and extend educational support to their children through structured welfare camps.

Official data shows that ₹93.06 crore has been disbursed over the past year alone, benefiting 24,323 workers under various welfare schemes. The effort is aimed at strengthening financial security for workers while providing support during critical life events.

To improve delivery, the government has expanded workplace welfare camps that bring registration, benefits, health services and essential support directly to worksites, making access easier for migrant and informal workers.

At the same time, greater use of technology and verification systems has been introduced to ensure transparency in implementation, with a clear emphasis on ensuring that only eligible beneficiaries receive support.