Tag: construction workers
Will Ask States To Use Rs 31,000 Cr Fund For Building Workers: FM
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the Centre will direct state governments to utilise the construction workers' welfare fund to support these workers against economic disruption due to the 21-day lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. ....
Delhi To Give Rs 5k Compensation To 37,000 Construction Workers
The Delhi government has expedited the process of providing Rs 5,000 to daily wage labourers associated with construction work during the lockdown due to coronavirus, with 37,127 registered workers getting the assistance immediately. ....
Lockdown: Delhi Govt Gives Rs 5,000 Each To Another 7,200 Workers
Days after releasing Rs 5,000 each to over 32,000 construction workers through Delhi Labour Welfare Board, the government has given an equal amount to 7,242 additional workers to deal with financial crisis due to coronavirus lockdown.....
SC To Centre: Why Can't Funds For Construction Workers Be Used For Others As Well?
The Supreme Court asked the Centre on Friday if it could issue an ordinance allocating funds collected under the welfare schemes for construction workers to be used for other workers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, which has led to the return to many migrant workers to their native states. ....
