Government of Assam establishes welfare board for construction workers
What happened
The Government of Assam established a welfare board for construction workers on November 10, 2026. The state has seen 805 workplace mishaps, resulting in 447 deaths and 345 injuries across various sites, including construction areas and tea factories. The existing Assam Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board is a tripartite body that provides financial benefits to workers in case of mishaps, provided they are registered.
From sentinelassam.com
Why it matters
The establishment of the welfare board addresses concerns over workplace safety and the high number of fatalities among workers in Assam. The board is mandated to take initiatives for the welfare of building and other construction workers, which includes providing financial benefits for accidents.
The Government has been implementing welfare schemes for citizens in Assam and Kerala.
From sentinelassam.com
Who's involved
- Government of AssamEstablished the welfare board and oversees administrative planning for the region.
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The entities involved
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Government of Assam
Indian State Government