Covid-19: J&K sanctions Rs 17.65 cr for regd construction workers

Jammu, March 30 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday sanctioned Rs 17.65 crore for construction workers registered with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who were left without work due to 21-day nationwide lockdown in view of coronavirus pandemic.

Accordingly, the government sanctioned Rs 1,000 each in favour of active registered construction workers.

The beneficiary will get money from the board through DBT mode for purchase of essential commodities.

–IANS

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