Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat took part in Vishwakarma Puja festival held by Bihari Mahasabha here in Dehradun on Saturday late night.
In his address, Rawat said that lord Vishwakarma is recognised as the creator of world. People from Bihar contributed in the development of Uttarakhand significantly. The State Government is firmly committed to the development and welfare of construction workers. Through various schemes all the developmental aspects of labourers are being addressed positively, Chief Minister added.
It may be noted here that various schemes are being implemented by Uttarakhand Government for the welfare of the construction workers in the State.
labourers involved in construction activities are being registered as so far 1.32 lakh workers have been registered. 80 per cent workers are from Bihar among the registered persons.
State Government has decided to provide assistance for the education and marriage of children of registered workers. Apart from this, `20,000 would be provided to construct toilet at home as a grant.