CM Rekha Gupta Announces Rs 10,000 to Daily Wage Earners, Mandates 50% Work From Home

New Delhi: Amid the rising concern related to Delhi AQI, Delhi government has made two major announcements. As part part of the announcement, Delhi govt has said that all the registered and verified construction workers will be provided direct financial benefits.

This step has been taken for workers whose daily life has been impacted due to the suspension of construction activities. Notably, Rs 10,000 will be transferred directly to their bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer system. 

Talking about the same Labour Minister Kapil Mishra said that the initiative is to cut daily commuting and reduce vehicular emissions. He further added that the action will be taken against institutions that will not follow the rules. 

He said, "Similarly, workers will be awarded compensation for the days GRAP IV will remain in place. These benefits will be extended to workers registered with the government. The registration process is ongoing." 

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