Workers are the backbone of society, their contribution will make the dream of a developed Chhattisgarh a reality: CM Sai
Raipur, September 17
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, addressing a massive Workers’ Convention organised at the Indoor Stadium on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, said that the role of workers in the making and progress of Chhattisgarh is incomparable. “Workers are the backbone of society, and only through their contribution will the dreams of a developed Chhattisgarh and a developed India come true,” he declared.
Appreciating the labour force for their hard work and contribution, the Chief Minister said that the enthusiasm and participation of workers would help realise the aspirations of the people. On the occasion, he extended greetings on Vishwakarma Jayanti, and wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, praying for his health and longevity.
CM Sai announced a series of new benefits for workers. The assistance under the Didi E-Rickshaw Yojana will be increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.50 lakh. Likewise, under the Mukhyamantri Nirman Shramik Sahayata Yojana, the housing construction grant for workers will also be raised from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.50 lakh. Registered labourers will now be entitled to free health check-ups and full medical treatment at the expense of the Labour Department.
Chief Minister Shri Sai recalled that Atal Bihari Vajpayee had created the state of Chhattisgarh, while in the past 11 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given new momentum to its growth through pro-people initiatives. On the state’s silver jubilee, he saluted the toil of workers, affirming that the government stands firmly with them in every field — health, education, social security, housing and tools.
CM Sai informed that today, funds worth more than ₹65.16 crore were transferred directly into the accounts of 1,84,220 workers under various schemes of the Labour Department. These included the Didi E-Rickshaw Yojana, Minimata Mahtari Jatan Yojana, Nirman Shramik Mazdoor Suraksha Upkaran Sahayata Yojana, Mukhyamantri Noni Sashaktikaran Yojana, scholarship schemes and others. He stressed that transparency is the hallmark of his government, as money meant for farmers and workers now goes straight into their accounts. The E-Shram portal, launched under PM Modi’s leadership, has brought great relief to labourers. Provision has been made to provide ₹1 lakh as assistance even in cases where an unregistered worker dies at the workplace. The CM highlighted that the Shramev Jayate website and helpline are ensuring speedy grievance redressal. He underlined education, mentioning the Atal Excellent Education Yojana and free coaching schemes for the children of workers preparing for IIT, JEE, NEET and CA exams. He added that hostel seats in Delhi for UPSC aspirants have been increased from 50 to 185 in the Tribal Hostel.
Labour Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan, extending greetings on Vishwakarma Jayanti, said workers play a crucial role in the nation’s development. He pointed out that today, CM Sai transferred ₹65.16 crore via DBT to the accounts of 1.84 lakh labourers. He emphasised that Chhattisgarh is progressing rapidly and the state government is faithfully fulfilling PM Modi’s guarantees. The Labour Department, he said, is operating 72 schemes through three divisions, consistently benefitting workers. He recalled that CM Sai recently interacted with children selected under the Atal Excellent Education Yojana and announced that the number of seats under the scheme would be doubled from 100 to 200 in the next academic session.
The event was attended by Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam, Finance Minister OP Choudhary, Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, Food Minister Dayaldas Baghel, Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb, MP Brijmohan Agrawal, MLAs Rajesh Munat, Motilal Sahu and Anuj Sharma, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Dr. Ram Pratap Singh, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Labour Welfare Board Yogesh Dutt Chaubey, Chairman of the State Civil Supplies Commission Sanjay Srivastava, Chairman of the Minority Commission Amarjeet Chhabra, Raipur Zila Panchayat President Naveen Agrawal, Labour Department Secretary HimShikhar Gupta, Joint Secretary Fariha Alam, Additional Labour Commissioner S.L. Jangde, Savita Mishra, Secretary of the Construction Workers’ Welfare Board Girish Ramteke, along with many public representatives and dignitaries.