Construction sector

Construction Workers

Creches on work sites are critical for the health and development of the child, education of the older sibling and an essential support for the woman worker. A national campaign to fight for workers' rights saw fruition with the passing of the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996. Ten years hence, little has been achieved.

**In Orissa and West Bengal the Notification of Rules has taken place; in Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra and Karnataka the process has barely begun

Status in Delhi, 2007 – Commonwealth Games 2010 may provide the push

  • The Welfare Fund has crossed Rs.1000 million, thanks to Cess contributions (1-2% of project costs) largely by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
  • Only 2300 workers are registered to whom no benefits have been given
  • The Welfare Board has not tried to promote registration or publicize its benefits


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