Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Labor Welfare Schemes Aid Millions of Unorganized Workers
The Indian government provides support to over 50 lakh workers without regular jobs.
The Labour Welfare Organisation (LWO) manages these programs, overseen by the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW).
They offer help like money for school, healthcare, and housing.
Kids can get scholarships, and workers can get money back for treatments.
The housing program is ending, but those already enrolled will still receive their money until March 31, 2024.
Labour welfare schemes support over 50 lakh unorganized workers.
Schemes are administered by the Labour Welfare Organisation (LWO) under the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW).
Education Assistance Scheme offers scholarships from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000.
Health Scheme provides outpatient services and reimbursements for treatments, with financial assistance up to ₹7.5 lakh.
Revised Integrated Housing Scheme (RIHS) is sunset, but pending installments disbursed until March 31, 2024.
- Who
- Ministry of Labour and Employment, through DGLW and LWO.
- What
- Labour welfare schemes provide support to unorganized workers.
- When
- Information released on Tuesday.
- Where
- Across India, specifically targeting Beedi, Cine, and Mining sectors.
- Why
- To provide social protection, health services, financial assistance for education, and housing support to workers.
- Supported Workers
- Over 50 lakh
- Administering Body
- Labour Welfare Organisation (LWO)
- Education Assistance
- ₹1,000 to ₹25,000 scholarships
- Healthcare Support
- Outpatient services, treatment reimbursements up to ₹7.5 lakh
- Housing Scheme Status
- Sunset, pending installments disbursed until March 31, 2024
