Gujarat speeds up construction under 'Shramik Basera Yojana', 17 sites identified in major cities

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], December 17 (ANI): For the welfare and upliftment of workers, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel kick-started the construction of temporary housing facilities in four major cities of Gujarat this July. Under the Shramik Basera Yojana, construction work is advancing rapidly, a release said on Tuesday.
According to the release, this initiative aims to provide well-equipped housing facilities at 17 strategic locations across key cities in the state, ensuring better living conditions for the workforce.
Under the Shramik Basera Yojana, registered construction workers and their families, affiliated with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, will be provided rental housing at highly subsidized rates.
Notably, children of beneficiary workers aged six years or younger will be accommodated free of charge. These well-equipped housing units, strategically located within approximately one kilometre of the workers' workplaces, will feature essential amenities, including water supply, kitchens, electricity, fans, streetlights, security, medical facilities, and childcare centers.
Upon completion, the Shramik Basera will benefit over 15,000 construction workers, enhancing their quality of life and providing much-needed comfort and convenience.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated 17 construction sites under the Shramik Basera Yojana in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, and Vadodara. The initiative offers prefabricated housing units equipped with essential amenities to construction workers at a nominal rate of just Rs5 per day, ensuring convenient accommodation near their workplaces.
To guarantee transparency and efficiency in the allocation process, a dedicated portal for the Shramik Basera Yojana has been launched, enabling seamless and systematic housing allotment for eligible workers.
The state government is committed to enhancing the quality of life for construction and unorganised sector workers through various initiatives. To further support workers, the government has established 291 Annapurna Bhojan Kendra, offering meals at a nominal cost of five rupees. To date, over 2.96 crore meals have been distributed, benefiting more than 32,000 workers daily, added the release. (ANI)