Himachal govt distributes Rs 5.7 cr welfare aid to 1,471 construction workers, dependents

CM Sukhu said the government is working to deliver welfare benefits to workers and vulnerable groups transparently and on time, while strengthening social security for construction workers and their families.

Written by Sheenu Sharma

Updated: October 4, 2026 14:54 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu distributes Rs 5.78 crore to 1,471 beneficiaries under workers' welfare schemes (Source: Himachal CMO)

Financial assistance worth Rs 5.78 crore was distributed to 1,471 registered construction workers and their dependents in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday under the state’s building workers welfare board. The amount, released at Nogli in Rampur, supports widows, differently-abled and needy families, as well as children pursuing higher education, marriage and other essential needs.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the government is committed to ensuring welfare benefits reach workers “in a transparent and hassle-free manner” and strengthening social security for construction workers and their families.

The distribution was carried out under the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB).

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According to official statements, the beneficiaries included:

Widows, single women, destitute and ‘Divyang’ (differently-abled) women receiving housing support.
Children of registered workers getting help for higher and technical education.
Families receiving marriage assistance.
Households affected by accidental deaths, along with maternity/paternity benefits and support for girl children and disabled dependents.

CM Sukhu said the state government is committed to making sure welfare benefits reach workers and other vulnerable sections “in a transparent and hassle-free manner”. He added that the government is working to strengthen social security for construction workers and their families so that eligible people get help on time.

रामपुर बुशहर के नोगली में जनसभा को संबोधित किया।

हिमाचल की समृद्धि का रास्ता गांवों से होकर गुज़रेगा। इसी सोच के साथ बजट में ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था को प्राथमिकता दी है, ताकि गांवों में आमदनी और रोजगार के अवसर बढ़ें।

गांव की अर्थव्यवस्था में किसान और पशुपालक अहम भूमिका निभाते हैं। https://t.co/VtgtSnOnAA

— CMO HIMACHAL (@CMOFFICEHP) October 3, 2026

Break-up of the Rs 5.78 crore: Education, marriage, housing and more

The total amount distributed was Rs 5,78,81,725 as per board details. The major heads were:

Education Assistance Scheme: Rs 2.74 crore to 968 beneficiaries for higher and technical education of workers’ children.
Marriage Assistance Scheme: Rs 1.83 crore to 359 beneficiaries.
Mukhya Mantri Aawas Yojana (housing): Rs 45.95 lakh to widows, single, destitute and Divyang women for house construction.
Accidental Death and Funeral Assistance: Rs 54.20 lakh in 21 cases.
Maternity and Paternity Benefit Scheme: Rs 7.14 lakh to 30 beneficiaries.
Girl Child Birth Gift Scheme: Rs 7.65 lakh to families of 15 girl children.
Support for dependents with mental disabilities: Rs 2.15 lakh to 10 dependents.
Disability Pension Scheme: Rs 25,000 to one beneficiary.

The data shows that the largest share went to education, followed by marriage support and then housing and emergency assistance.

Direct bank transfer ensures transparency

CM Sukhu emphasised that the money was transferred directly into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries across different districts and sub-offices of the board. He said direct bank transfers help maintain transparency and ensure that assistance reaches people without unnecessary delays or middlemen.

“The government is working to strengthen the social security of construction workers and their families and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive assistance on time,” he said, reiterating the focus on timely and leak-proof delivery of welfare funds.