Punjab CM Mann announces enrolment drive to register 10 lakh construction workers free of cost across state

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced a massive enrolment drive to register and revalidate 10 lakh construction workers free of cost across Punjab, while directing officials to take welfare schemes directly to labourers through special camps in villages and urban areas. Chairing a review meeting of the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers’ (BOCW) Welfare Board, the Chief Minister said the Punjab Government is committed to ensuring that every construction worker receives social security benefits, welfare assistance and opportunities for skill development.