Delhi Cabinet gives nod to scheme offering construction workers up to ₹10 lakh annual cashless health cover
The Delhi Cabinet has approved a new health scheme providing construction workers and their families with up to ₹10 lakh in annual cashless medical coverage. The initiative aims to provide quality healthcare access to over 2.7 lakh registered workers.
Why it matters
Represents a significant expansion of social welfare and public health infrastructure for vulnerable labor populations in India.
The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Delhi Building and Construction Workers Health Scheme, under which registered construction workers and their families can avail of free annual health check-ups and a range of cashless medical services worth up to ₹10 lakh per year, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated in a release.
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