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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNew Delhi: <\/span>Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced a series of welfare measures for construction workers, including the deployment of mobile health vans at labour chowks and construction sites across the capital.The announcements were made at a labour welfare event organised by Sant Nirankari Mandal in Dhirpur. The package also includes financial assistance for the weddings of workers\u2019 daughters and govt-organised mass wedding ceremonies. Gupta urged construction workers to register on the govt\u2019s workers\u2019 portal to access the benefits, adding that special enrolment camps would be held for the purpose.At the event, Gupta distributed safety kits to 1,000 construction workers and education kits to 100 children of registered workers.\u201cOur govt is fully waiving registration and renewal fees for construction workers. Through mass wedding events, workers\u2019 families will receive dignified support. We will also set up modern labour chowks and worker service centres to ensure essential services reach workers directly,\u201d Gupta said in a post on X.Earlier, the registration fee for building and construction workers was Rs 20, while the renewal fee stood at Rs 5. Under the mass wedding scheme, Delhi govt will provide financial assistance to couples and bear expenses related to tents, food and other arrangements.To improve service delivery, Delhi govt plans to establish modern labour chowks and dedicated Shramik Seva Kendras. These centres will be supported by mobile service vans to ensure doorstep access to services. Facilities such as drinking water, seating, toilets, first aid, employment linkages, skill development support and grievance redressal mechanisms will be provided.During the event, the chief minister interacted with women workers and assured them of responsive governance. \u201cWorkers do not merely build structures; they contribute to the nation\u2019s progress. The govt\u2019s responsibility goes beyond using their labour. It includes improving their quality of life, ensuring safety and creating opportunities for their families,\u201d she said.Gupta also highlighted worker welfare initiatives launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that platforms such as the e-Shram portal and other social security schemes have benefited millions nationwide. \u201cDelhi govt is strengthening this framework through a single-window portal, on-site registration at labour chowks, enhanced minimum wages, Atal canteens, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and mobile health services,\u201d she said.Emphasising workplace safety, Gupta said the kits distributed to workers included helmets, gloves, masks, reflective jackets and other protective equipment, underscoring the focus on safety in high-risk construction environments.Education kits were also given to 100 children of registered construction workers studying in govt schools. These included school bags, books, stationery and other learning material to support their education.Gupta also launched a skill development programme aimed at training around 35,000 workers annually. Each batch will have at least 20 participants. In the initial phase, five batches have been rolled out, each with 100 workers.Training will cover trades such as assistant mason, bar bender, electrician, construction painter and decorator, shuttering carpenter, among others.<\/div>\n