Punjab
Labour CodeNotification regarding Registration of Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (MGNREGA) Workers under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act
Punjab published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: punjab-notification-regarding-registration-of-viksit-bharat-guarantee-for-rozgar-and-ajeevika-mission-gramin-mgnrega-workers-under) on 2026-03-11, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to extend the benefits of the BOCW Act to MGNREGA workers in the state of Punjab, ensuring their social security and welfare.
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| Gazette ID | punjab-notification-regarding-registration-of-viksit-bharat-guarantee-for-rozgar-and-ajeevika-mission-gramin-mgnrega-workers-under |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in the construction sector must register their MGNREGA workers under the BOCW Act to provide them with social security benefits, and ensure compliance with the Act's provisions. They must also maintain the necessary records and documentation.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in the construction sector must register their MGNREGA workers under the BOCW Act to provide them with social security benefits, and ensure compliance with the Act's provisions. They must also maintain the necessary records and documentation. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to extend the benefits of the BOCW Act to MGNREGA workers in the state of Punjab, ensuring their social security and welfare.
Summary
The Punjab government has issued a notification regarding the registration of Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (MGNREGA) workers under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act, aiming to provide social security benefits to construction workers. This move is expected to benefit a large number of workers in the state's construction sector.