SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, March 15 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

The 48th Board of Directors meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCW) was convened here which was presided over by the Chairman of the Board Nardev Singh Kanwar.

The Board approved an annual budget of Rs. 219.46 crore for the financial year 2025-26 to enhance the welfare initiatives for construction workers across Himachal Pradesh. A substantial allocation of Rs. 160 crore has been earmarked for various social welfare schemes aimed at improving the well-being of BOCW beneficiaries.

Besides, a provision of Rs. 35 crore was made for establishment o...