Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Himachal Pradesh Board to Punish Scheme Abusers
The head of Himachal Pradesh's Worker Welfare Board is cracking down on people who are falsely claiming benefits from worker support programs.
These programs offer money for things like kids' education and medical care.
Some wealthy people, including government employees' families, have been found cheating the system and taking money they shouldn't.
The Board is going to start a campaign to check who is eligible for the help, and make sure that those who really need it get it.
Himachal Pradesh Welfare Board chairman announced strict action against those misusing worker welfare schemes.
Investigations revealed affluent individuals, including government officials' families, exploited the schemes.
Over 38 people in Barsar and Bhoranj sub-divisions were found to have taken undue financial benefits.
The Board will launch a KYC campaign to remove ineligible beneficiaries and ensure benefits reach the needy.
The state government provides financial aid for workers' children, education, marriage, and medical needs.
- Who
- Nardev Singh Kanwar, chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- What
- Strict action will be taken against those misusing worker welfare schemes in Himachal Pradesh.
- When
- Announced on Friday, June 14th, following a review meeting.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, specifically Barsar and Bhoranj sub-divisions.
- Why
- To prevent affluent individuals from exploiting welfare schemes meant for eligible workers.
Affected individuals' perspective
Welfare Board's perspective
Eligibility
Affected individuals' perspective
Those involved may argue they are legitimately eligible or unaware of the rules.
Welfare Board's perspective
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- Chairman
- Nardev Singh Kanwar
- Board
- Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
- Schemes targeted
- 14 welfare schemes
- Areas of investigation
- Barsar and Bhoranj sub-divisions
- Individuals misusing schemes
- 38+ individuals
- Financial benefit taken
- More than Rs 10 lakh