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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has instructed contractors to register all construction workers on the Delhi government portal, enabling them to access financial assistance under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996. This move follows Supreme Court directives to support workers affected by GRAP-IV regulations, which have halted construction activities. Eligible workers will receive a one-time relief payment of INR 8,000. The MCD's efforts align with the Delhi government's registration drive, which has seen over 7.27 lakh applications, though challenges remain with 35,279 rejections. This initiative aims to uphold workers' welfare and rights during economic disruptions.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has mandated its building department to ensure that contractors promptly register all construction workers on the Delhi government portal. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to these workers who have been left without income due to the enforcement of GRAP-IV regulations, which prohibit construction activities. Advertisement
This directive follows concerns raised by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (DBOCWW) Board, which highlighted the necessity of registering or renewing registrations for workers in accordance with the Supreme Court's directives. In response, MCD officials have instructed all executive engineers across the 12 zones to engage with project contractors, including those involved in MCD projects, to facilitate the swift registration of workers on the portal.
Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act of 1996, individuals aged 18 to 60 who have worked as construction workers for at least 90 days in the past year are eligible for registration. Once registered, they can access various welfare schemes provided by the board.
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court directed the Delhi government to provide immediate financial relief to construction workers affected by the GRAP-IV restrictions, including a one-time payment of INR 8,000 to registered workers. The chief secretary of Delhi was tasked with ensuring that remaining payments were processed within a day. Additionally, neighboring states in the National Capital Region (NCR) were asked to coordinate with workers' unions to facilitate the registration of workers on the online portal, enabling them to qualify for financial assistance.
Sunil Kumar Aledia, a representative of an organization supporting unorganized and homeless workers in Delhi, noted that the registration drive has gained traction as the Delhi government responds to the court's ruling. He shared that previous visits to several government project sites revealed that not a single worker had been registered on the welfare board's website, despite the authority of gazetted officers to do so. According to the welfare board's dashboard, as of December 19, a total of 727,501 renewal applications from construction workers had been submitted, with 35,279 of those applications rejected.
In conclusion, the MCD's proactive approach to registering construction workers on the Delhi government portal is a crucial step toward ensuring that these individuals receive the financial assistance they need during this challenging time. By complying with the Supreme Court's directives, the government aims to support vulnerable workers and uphold their rights to welfare benefits.
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