Labour welfare schemes empower over 50 lakh unorganised workers: Govt

June 17, 2025 4:39 PM

Labour welfare schemes empower over 50 lakh unorganised workers: Govt

Over 50 lakh workers and their families have benefitted from welfare schemes implemented by the Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, which continues to deliver critical support to India’s unorganised workforce through the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW), particularly in the Beedi, Cine, and Mining sectors. The flagship Education Assistance Scheme for instance offers annual scholarships ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000 to the children of eligible workers. Managed through t...

Government disburses scholarships to 92,000+ children of beedi, cine and mine workers

April 4, 2025 4:23 PM

Government disburses scholarships to 92,000+ children of beedi, cine and mine workers

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has disbursed financial assistance for education to all eligible applicants under Labour Welfare Schemes (LWS) meant for the wards of Beedi, Cine, and Non-Coal Mine Workers. A total of Rs. 32.51 crores has been disbursed to 92,118 wards of Beedi, Cine and Non-coal mine workers who applied for the scholarship during the academic year 2024-25, as stated by the Ministry on Friday. The Education component of the Labour Welfare Scheme is implemented through th...