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Uttarakhand CM Transfers ₹12.89 Crore to 4,224 Workers via Direct Benefit Transfer

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami transferred over ₹12.89 crore directly to the bank accounts of 4,224 beneficiary construction workers. He simultaneously inaugurated special assistance facilities at 191 Common Service Centres across the state to streamline access to welfare schemes. The CM emphasized the government's commitment to providing financial security and social protection for workers, who he called the foundation of the state's development. Over the past six months, the Workers Welfare Board has disbursed a total of ₹51 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer to support workers and their families.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM DBT Transfer ₹12.89 Crore to Workers

  • ₹12.89 Cr DBT to 4,224 workers
  • 191 Common Service Centres launched
  • ₹51 Cr transferred in 6 months
  • Training for skill enhancement
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Uttarakhand CM transfers over Rs 12 crore via DBT to beneficaries

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami transfers ₹12.89 crore via DBT to 4,224 construction workers and launches 191 CSCs for welfare services.

"These initiatives aim to provide financial security, social protection and a dignified standard of living. - CM Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, December 27

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in a programme held at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, where an amount of Rs 12 crores 89 lakh 85 thousand was transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer into the bank accounts of 4,224 beneficiary workers under various schemes of the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

The Chief Minister also inaugurated special assistance facilities for workers at 191 Common Service Centres (CSCs) across the state. "These centres will provide easy access to information related to welfare schemes, registration, renewal and other essential services for workers"

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state government is continuously resolving issues faced by workers and implementing several welfare schemes for workers and their dependents. "These initiatives aim to provide financial security, social protection and a dignified standard of living."

He added that training programmes are also being conducted to enhance the skills of workers and support their livelihoods.

The Chief Minister stated that workers form the strongest foundation of the state's development, and their contribution to infrastructure development is invaluable. He emphasised that it is the responsibility of the government to secure the future of those who play a crucial role in the state's progress, along with their families.

He further said that with the special arrangements introduced at 191 Common Service Centres, workers will no longer need to visit government offices repeatedly. "Through CSCs at block, tehsil and village levels, workers will be able to avail registration, renewal and all scheme-related assistance at a single location."

The Chief Minister informed that over the past six months, the Workers Welfare Board has transferred Rs 51 crores directly into the bank accounts of workers and their families. "Earlier, facilities for registration, renewal and submission of benefit applications had also been initiated at the development block level".

- ANI

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Priya S
While DBT is good, I hope the registration process at these CSCs is truly simple and doesn't require a dozen documents. Often, the most needy workers struggle with paperwork. The government must ensure these centres have helpful staff, not just a computer terminal.
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Rohit P
Rs 51 crores in six months is a significant amount reaching the grassroots. The focus on skill training is crucial. A construction worker today can become a certified mason or electrician tomorrow, which means better wages and long-term security. Good step forward!
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Meera T
My father was a construction worker. I've seen the struggle firsthand. If these CSCs work as promised, it will be a blessing. No more standing in long queues in the sun. Hope this brings some "aasan" (ease) into their hard lives. 🙏
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David E
Interesting to see the scale of welfare support. The article mentions "financial security and a dignified standard of living" - that's the core of any social security net. The digital infrastructure (CSCs) seems key to making it accessible in remote hill areas.
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Siddharth J
Accountability is important. They should have a transparent portal where any citizen can see how many workers are registered in each block, the funds disbursed, and the schemes availed. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. The intent is good, but execution and transparency will define success.

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