On July 23, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a series of welfare schemes aimed at registered construction workers. This initiative is part of the efforts made by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The CM also inaugurated two Medical Mobile Vans under the Chief Minister Health Scheme specifically designed for construction workers and their families.

During the event held at Mukhya Sevak Sadan, Dhami highlighted the commitment of the state government to improve the living standards of construction workers and their families. With these newly introduced schemes, he believes there will be a significant enhancement in the quality of life for these workers.

Among the initiatives, the Chief Minister Nutrition Scheme aims to offer nutritional support to the families of construction workers. Additionally, the Chief Minister Education Material Scheme will provide essential educational supplies to children of registered construction labourers. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Mission, the government also launched the Chief Minister Sanitation Material Distribution Programme to distribute hygiene kits to workers’ families.

Healthcare Services Expanded for Workers

The Chief Minister Yoga and Wellness Arogya Scheme is another key initiative, which will provide free yoga and wellness training to eligible students from workers’ families. Every year, the scheme aims to give residential training to 210 students while linking 70 youths who undergo technical training with job opportunities post-training.

Furthermore, the government has introduced the Chief Minister Workers’ Health Check-up Scheme, which will deploy Mobile Medical Vans equipped with specialised healthcare teams. These vans are designed to bring quality medical services directly to workers’ workplaces and residences, especially in remote areas.

The Mobile Medical Vans will enable a variety of diagnostic tests, including X-rays and ECGs, at no cost to the workers. They will also facilitate teleconsultations with specialist doctors, providing regular health monitoring for three months following medical examinations.

Long-Term Support for Construction Workers

Dhami remarked that the scheme is initially set to launch in the districts of Pauri Garhwal and Champawat, with plans for a broader rollout throughout the state in a phased approach. He referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2014 mantra of “Shramev Jayate,” emphasising the need to enhance the dignity of workers.

Aligning with Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas,” the Uttarakhand government is focused on ensuring that developmental benefits reach all citizens, including those in the most remote areas. The Chief Minister underscored that workers are regarded not just as a labour force but as pivotal contributors to the state’s progress.

The government is dedicated to ensuring that those involved in building the future of Uttarakhand lead secure, healthy, and prosperous lives. Dhami noted initiatives providing financial aid for the education of workers’ children, maternity care, nutritional support for women, and financial assistance for the marriage of daughters within registered workers’ families.

Additionally, the state government is providing essential tools, bicycles, and sewing machines to empower construction workers, alongside financial support for house construction or purchases. Elderly construction workers are also receiving monthly pensions to ensure their financial stability as they age.

Dhami encouraged all eligible construction workers to regularly renew their registration with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to access the full range of welfare schemes established by the government. An overview of the Board’s activities and the newly launched welfare initiatives was presented earlier by Board Secretary P C Dumka.

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