Tag: Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

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₹600 Crore Fund, Yet No Infrastructure for Goa’s Workers: Data

MARGAO: Despite accumulating ₹600 crore under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Fund by June 2025, official data obtained by TOI indicates that not a single rupee has been allocated for basic infrastructure or facilities for construction workers. Data from the labor and employment department reveals that although funds have been allocated for various welfare schemes, no spending has occurred on critical amenities such as crèches, canteens, rest areas, drinking water facilities, health camps, or temporary accommodations as mandated by the Act. The Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board was established in July 2008 under the guidance…

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Goa CAG: Welfare Gaps for Construction Workers, Safety Laxity

Representative image PANAJI: A performance audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has revealed significant shortcomings in the implementation of welfare measures for building and other construction (BOC) workers in Goa. Key issues identified include the non-registration of migrant laborers, inadequate data sharing among agencies, and insufficient inspections to ensure workplace safety. The audit specifically looked into the operations of the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s directives from July 2018. These directives mandated that states implement a model scheme for BOC workers and strengthen enforcement efforts. The…