UP set benchmark in labour welfare under CM Yogi’s leadership: Official spokesman

Lucknow, Jan 6: An official spokesman today said that Uttar Pradesh (UP) has set benchmark in labour welfare under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

In a statement he said that theYogi government has taken significant steps in the field of labour welfare, prioritising the registration of building and other construction workers, along with MNREGA workers.

“Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has mandated the registration of MNREGA workers on the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCW) portal. He has instructed the relevant officials to ensure that all workers are registered so that no worker is deprived of the benefits offered ubder the board’s schemes,” official spokesman added.

He added that this proactive initiative not only enables workers to access direct benefits but also plays a vital role in improving their standard of living and providing social security. “To achieve this goal, a special campaign is underway to register job card holders on the portal under the MNREGA scheme,” the spokesman said.

According to him the district-level officers have received instructions from the Rural Development Headquarters to expedite the registration process, which is being closely monitored. “As of the financial year 2024-25, over 1.29 lakh workers have been registered across the state, with efforts continuing to include the remaining workers,” he said.

The spokesman stated that the Yogi government remains committed to the welfare of workers, utilising technological means to ensure transparency and efficiency in the registration process.

“Officials have been instructed to avoid negligence in registering workers and conduct regular review meetings to monitor progress,” he said.