Raipur, February 3, 2026:
In a major welfare push for workers, Labour Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan and Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Chairman Dr. Rampratap Singh on Tuesday transferred ₹18.23 crore directly into the bank accounts of 9,328 construction workers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The amount was released at the Board meeting held at Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, where beneficiaries received assistance under multiple labour welfare schemes.
Addressing the meeting, Labour Minister Dewangan said that in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the state government is ensuring timely and transparent delivery of benefits related to education, health, safety equipment, sports incentives, empowerment, housing and pensions for workers and their families.
He highlighted that over ₹800 crore has been transferred to workers’ accounts in the last two years across all labour welfare boards. Of this, the Construction Workers Welfare Board alone has benefitted over 11 lakh workers with more than ₹500 crore.
Board Chairman Dr. Rampratap Singh reiterated that under Chief Minister Sai’s leadership, the government remains committed to making welfare schemes simple, transparent and directly accessible to workers.
Scheme-wise DBT Details (February 3, 2026):
Minimata Mahtari Jatan Yojana: 3,555 workers | ₹7.11 crore
CM Cycle Assistance Scheme: 1,098 workers | ₹40.68 lakh
CM Noni Babu Meritorious Education Assistance: 278 workers | ₹62.49 lakh
CM Construction Worker Long Life Assistance: 6 workers | ₹1.20 lakh
CM Construction Worker Safety Equipment Scheme: 747 workers | ₹11.21 lakh
Outstanding Sports Promotion Scheme for Workers’ Children: 1 beneficiary | ₹50,000
CM Construction Worker Death & Disability Assistance: 318 workers | ₹3.22 crore
CM Noni Empowerment Assistance Scheme: 2,673 workers | ₹5.35 crore
CM Shramik Siyan Assistance Scheme: 537 workers | ₹1.07 crore
CM Housing Assistance Scheme: 23 workers | ₹23 lakh
CM Construction Worker Pension Assistance: 84 workers | ₹1.26 lakh
Didi E-Rickshaw Assistance Scheme: 8 workers | ₹8 lakh
The event underscored the Vishnu Deo Sai government’s labour-friendly approach, with large-scale DBT-driven welfare delivery strengthening financial security for workers across Chhattisgarh.
