Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh–
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij has announced that help desks will be established at the block level across the state to facilitate access to various welfare schemes for workers involved in building and other construction activities. Vij, who is also the Chairman of the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board, has approved the proposal for these help desks.
He said the help desks, aimed at protecting the interests of construction workers, will act as one-stop centers. These centers will provide assistance with worker registration, help in availing benefits under various schemes, spread awareness among workers and address grievances of those engaged in the construction sector.
Vij added that the Labour Department will ensure speed and transparency in processing applications under various welfare schemes for construction workers through these help desks. The department also aims to enhance on-ground participation through service delivery points and connect points, which is why these help desks will be established at the block level. The centers will be staffed with Assistant Welfare Officers, necessary support staff and equipped with IT infrastructure.
Vij also outlined the various benefits provided to registered construction workers in Haryana, including Maternity benefit of Rs. 36,000, Paternity benefit of Rs. 21,000, Educational financial support for workers’ children ranging from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 20,000 annually (from primary to higher education), Merit-based scholarships between Rs. 21,000 and Rs. 51,000 for children scoring 60% to 90% in Class 10th/12th exams, reimbursement of full academic expenses for children pursuing professional or technical courses as per actual government expenses, hostel facility aid up to Rs.1.2 lakh for children of workers in vocational institutes, coaching assistance for vocational courses from Rs.20,000 to Rs.1 lakh, incentive of Rs. 50,000 for registered workers’ daughters to purchase an electric scooter and laptop grant of Rs. 49,000 under the CM Shram Yogi Pratibhavan Yojana.
Additionally, the other benefits, which are being given to the workers including Rs. 5,000 for bicycle purchase, Rs. 8,000 tool grant, Rs. 4,500 for a sewing machine, Rs. 5,100 under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Nirman Shramik Sammaan Yojana, under the Kanyadaan Yojana Rs.1,01,00 for the marriage of up to three daughters of registered workers, Rs. 50,000 for the self-marriage of a female worker, full reimbursement of actual second-class train or regular bus fare for pilgrimages or visits to historical sites, reimbursement of travel expenses for visiting one’s ancestral home, Medical assistance including wage compensation based on minimum wage, Financial assistance up to Rs.1 lakh for treatment of Chronic deseases, Disability support ranging from Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh, Disability pension of Rs.3,000/month, Rs. 3,000/month for children with disabilities, Old age pension (after age 60) of Rs.3,500/month, Family pension of Rs. 1,750/month, Widow pension of Rs. 3,000/month, Under the Mukymantri Shramik Samajik Suruksha Yojana, Rs. 5,15,000 compensation for accidental death at the workplace, Rs. 1.5 to 3 lakh for disability at the workplace for unregistered workers and Rs. 4 lakh in case of death of an unregistered worker at the workplace.
Interest-free loan up to Rs. 2 lakh for house purchase/construction and Rs. 1,100 incentive under the Mukyamantri Panjikaran Protsahan Yojana are also provided to the workers.