Uttarakhand: CM Dhami transferred Rs 11.5 crore through DBT for the welfare of laborers.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami issued strict instructions to officials to expedite the coverage of all MNREGA workers under the Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board. He stated that this work should be done on a priority basis, and any laxity or delay would not be acceptable.

The Chief Minister issued clear instructions to register at least 500,000 to 600,000 workers under the Board within the next three months. He stated that schemes for the welfare of laborers will only be effective if maximum workers directly benefit from them.

Chief Minister Dhami stated that it is the responsibility of the Labor Department and Board officials to reach out to every worker and provide them with complete information about government-run welfare schemes and facilities. He stated that often, due to lack of information, eligible workers are deprived of the benefits of the schemes, which is unacceptable under any circumstances.

The Chief Minister clarified to officials that there should be no negligence or laxity in any scheme related to the welfare of workers. All officials should ensure that information about the schemes is disseminated to the Panchayat level and that the worker registration process is carried out as a campaign.

He said that the state government is committed to the social and economic upliftment of the working class. The hard work and dedication of workers is the true foundation of the state’s progress, and as such, it is the government’s responsibility to provide them with every possible security, facilities, and respect.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “The state’s development is based on the hard work of our working brothers and sisters. No effort will be spared for their welfare. Bringing all MNREGA workers under the Welfare Board is not only our goal, it is the government’s responsibility.”

A meeting of the Uttarakhand Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBCWB) was held at the Camp Office of the Chief Minister’s residence, chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. On this occasion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami transferred financial assistance totaling ₹11.5 crore (₹115 million) to approximately 10,000 workers and their families through an online portal and DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) for the welfare of construction workers registered with the Board and their dependents.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that this is not merely a fund transfer program, but an opportunity to express respect and gratitude to our hardworking laborers. He stated that the state government is continuously striving to ensure that workers and their families receive direct benefits from schemes such as education, health, marriage assistance, and post-death assistance in a timely and transparent manner.

The Chief Minister stated that our working brothers and sisters are true partners in the state’s development journey. Their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication have made the creation of Uttarakhand possible. The government is ensuring that every working family receives full recognition for their hard work and that their children are provided with a better future. He said that all schemes run by the Board are now being integrated digitally to ensure that assistance reaches eligible beneficiaries quickly.

The Chief Minister directed officials to periodically disseminate information about all the Board’s schemes to workers and their dependents. He stated that it is the responsibility of every officer and employee to reach out to workers and make them aware of new schemes and assist them in the application and benefit-seeking process.

Chief Minister Dhami said that workers should also be aware of their rights and regularly obtain information about the welfare schemes run by the Board. He said that the government shares in the joys and sorrows of laborers. Labor and diligence should always be respected, as the future of a hardworking person is always bright.

The Chief Minister said, “Hard work is our strength, unity is our identity. The state government shares in the joys and sorrows of our hardworking laborers. Their welfare is the highest goal of our government.”

The Chief Minister expected all officers and employees associated with the Board to make every possible effort for the upliftment of workers and work with dedication to bring positive change in their lives.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that various departments of the state are doing commendable work in the areas of public welfare and revenue growth, with the Mining Department in particular excelling. He stated that the unprecedented increase in the state’s mining revenue is clear evidence of the government’s effective, transparent, and robust implementation of the new mining policy.

Chief Minister Dhami stated that transparency, accountability, and strict monitoring in the mining sector in Uttarakhand have eliminated any possibility of leakage or irregularities. He stated that this state policy and methodology has now become a model for other states.

The Chief Minister informed that representative officials from states like Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are also visiting Uttarakhand to study the implemented model in the mining sector and are striving to implement the policies and systems implemented in their respective states.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Mining Department has proven that honest intentions, clear policies, and rigorous implementation can achieve remarkable results in any field. He said that other departments, especially the Labor Department, should learn from the Mining Department’s work culture, transparency, and discipline and implement their work more effectively.

The Chief Minister directed officials to establish similar efficient, transparent, and result-oriented systems in their respective departments so that the public can receive the real benefits of schemes in a timely manner and ensure a sustainable increase in the state’s revenue.

Secretary Sridhar Babu Adaki, Additional Secretary Vineet Kumar, and officials from the Labor Department and the Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board were present at the meeting.