Jammu, Nov. 18 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today sanctioned and released Rs.30.14 crore for direct online transfer to eligible beneficiaries under key welfare schemes of the Board.

The amount has been disbursed to all Assistant Labour Commissioners for immediate transfer into the bank accounts of registered workers.

The sanctioned assistance covers a range of flagship schemes aimed at supporting construction workers and their families. These include education support, disability assistance, aid for chronic illness, support for next of kin of deceased labourers, marriage assistance and meritorious awards for children of registered workers, an official press release informed.

Recalling the directions issued during the 22nd meeting of...