Building Futures: Gujarat's New Initiative to Support Construction Workers with Affordable Housing

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched the 'Shramik Basera' initiative, aimed at providing temporary housing for around 15,000 construction workers at just Rs5 per day. The program begins with the construction of 17 such facilities across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, and Rajkot. Patel inaugurated one of these shelters in Ahmedabad's Jagatpur area and used technology to commence the development of the remaining facilities from a distance. (Source: Google Images)  The CM kicked off a website for the Shramik Basera plan, as the statement mentioned. While speaking at the event, he said this plan will help around 15,000 construction workers once everything's set up. Over the next three years, they'll build more of these living centers all over Gujarat. This will be good for about 3 lakh construction workers and will cost Rs 1,500 crore, he added. A Way To Make Things Positive ~  The India Employment Report 2024, released by the Institute for Human Development and the International Labour Organisation on Tuesday, highlights improvements in the job market despite challenging economic conditions and the impact of COVID-19. After a decline from 2000 to 2019, recent years have seen positive changes in job market indicators, including the number of job seekers, employment rates, and those unable to find work. This initiative aims to enhance the lives of irregular workers and construction laborers by providing support in food, healthcare, housing, and financial assistance.