Delhi CM distributes financial assistance to 15K construction workers’ children

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) distributed financial assistance to about 15,700 construction workers’ children to mark the first anniversary of the BJP government in Delhi. 

At an event at Thyagaraj Stadium, the CM oversaw the direct transfer of about ₹12.4 crore to the bank accounts of 15,706 children of registered construction workers to support their education. She also inaugurated newly constructed panchayat buildings in two villages and laid the foundation stone for 59 development projects across 37 villages.

The CM said Delhi’s growth rests on the hard work of its labour force. “Delhi is not built only with bricks and roads. It is built by the hands of workers. Ensuring their safety, dignity and future is our priority,” she said.

She also alleged that previous administrations failed to properly utilise the cess fund collected for workers welfare. According to her, the present government has dedicated its efforts to the workers who contribute daily to the city’s growth. “Delhi can only become stronger when its workers are strong,” she said.

Under the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board’s education assistance scheme, financial support is provided to ensure that children of registered workers are not forced to drop out due to financial constraints. Students from classes 1 to 8 receive ₹500 per month, those in classes 9 and 10 receive ₹700 per month, and students in classes 11 and 12 are given ₹1,000 per month. Undergraduate students are eligible for ₹3,000 per month, while those pursuing technical and professional courses such as ITI, polytechnic, engineering, medical and MBA programmes can receive up to ₹10,000 per month, as per the Delhi government. 

The Chief Minister said the Delhi Village Development Board has been restructured to bring renewed focus and momentum to village infrastructure. A total of 776 project proposals worth ₹1,715.05 crore have been submitted, of which 705 projects have received administrative approval amounting to ₹1,556 crore. An initial instalment of ₹157 crore has already been released for 702 projects. These projects cover roads, ponds, parks, cremation grounds, community centres, libraries and village meeting spaces. 
Marking the death anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyaya, Ms. Gupta said the government is guided by the principle of Antyodaya — uplifting the last person in the queue. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, she added that governance for her government is a means of service, not privilege.

The event was attended by Labour and Employment Minister Kapil Mishra, Delhi Village Development Board Chairman Rajkumar Chauhan, officials of the Labour Department and other public representatives.