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Nearly \u20b9800 crore transferred directly to workers in two years; education, housing and food security initiatives strengthened ahead of International Workers\u2019 Day<\/em><\/h3>\n

TFP Bureau, Raipur, April 30: Ahead of International Workers\u2019 Day on May 1, the Chhattisgarh government has reiterated its commitment to improving the social and economic conditions of labourers through a range of welfare schemes and direct financial support.<\/p>\n

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the state government has transferred nearly \u20b9800 crore directly into the bank accounts of workers over the past two years and four months through various welfare schemes using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.<\/p>\n

Officials said these initiatives are being implemented through three key boards of the Labour Department\u2014the Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board, and the Chhattisgarh Labour Welfare Board\u2014aimed at ensuring financial assistance and social security for workers and their families.<\/p>\n

As part of the government\u2019s focus on education, 200 children of workers will be admitted to leading private schools in the state this year under the Atal Utkrisht Shiksha Yojana, offering them access to quality education.<\/p>\n

Significance of International Workers\u2019 Day<\/h3>\n

International Workers\u2019 Day, observed globally on May 1, commemorates the struggle for workers\u2019 rights, social justice and better working conditions. The day traces its origins to the 1886 workers\u2019 protests at Haymarket Square in Chicago, where labourers demanded an eight-hour workday. In 1889, the Second International officially declared May 1 as International Labour Day.<\/p>\n

In India, Labour Day was first observed in 1923 in Chennai (then Madras). Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who chaired the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution, played a key role in labour reforms by reducing working hours from 12 to eight hours and introducing maternity benefits for women workers.<\/p>\n

Chief Minister Sai has emphasised that the Labour Department plays a vital role in bringing positive changes to workers\u2019 lives. He has directed officials to ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes while conducting technology-enabled surprise inspections of industrial units to safeguard workers\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorker\u2019s child will not remain a labourer\u201d: Minister<\/h3>\n

State Labour Minister Lakhanlal Dewangan said the government is working to ensure that the children of labourers have access to education and opportunities for a better future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe child of a labourer in the state will no longer be destined to remain a labourer,\u201d Dewangan said, highlighting several welfare initiatives currently being implemented by the department.\"\"<\/p>\n

Key schemes include the Chief Minister Naunihal Scholarship Scheme, Minimata Mahtari Jatan Scheme, Chief Minister Shramik Aujar Kit Scheme, Chief Minister Noni Babu Meritorious Education Incentive Scheme, assistance for free uniforms and study materials for children of construction workers, sports excellence incentives, the Chief Minister Construction Worker Housing Assistance Scheme, and the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Shram Anna Scheme.<\/p>\n

The Labour Department has been allocated \u20b9256 crore in the 2026\u201327 state budget to expand welfare programmes and strengthen labour support systems.<\/p>\n

Expansion of subsidised meals and housing aid<\/h3>\n

Under the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Shram Anna Scheme, 38 subsidised food centres are currently operating across various districts. Workers are provided a hot meal\u2014comprising dal, rice, vegetables and pickles\u2014for just \u20b95. The government plans to expand the scheme to all districts during the current financial year.<\/p>\n

Housing assistance for workers has also been increased from \u20b91 lakh to \u20b91.5 lakh per unit, while the subsidy for e-rickshaw assistance has similarly been enhanced to \u20b91.5 lakh.<\/p>\n

Over 33 lakh workers registered<\/h3>\n

According to official data, more than 33.14 lakh workers have been registered under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board since September 5, 2008. The board currently runs 26 welfare schemes, covering 60 categories of workers.<\/p>\n

During 2025\u201326, the board collected \u20b9315 crore through the 1% labour cess, taking the total cess collection since inception to \u20b92,808 crore. Of this, \u20b92,558 crore has been spent on worker welfare schemes as of March 2026.<\/p>\n

Focus on safety and health<\/h3>\n

The state government has also prioritised workplace safety and healthcare for labourers. A budget of \u20b910 crore has been earmarked for industrial health and safety measures this financial year.<\/p>\n

Additionally, \u20b976.38 crore has been allocated for Employees\u2019 State Insurance (ESI) services, which provide medical care to workers and their families.<\/p>\n

Officials said the government\u2019s labour welfare initiatives aim to ensure employment opportunities, fair wages and social security, reinforcing the message of \u201cwork for every hand and dignity for every worker.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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