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Source- This post on BoCW Management Information System (MIS) portal has been created based on the article “Ministry of Labour & Employment launches Building and other Construction Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) portal” published in “PIB” on 22 August 2024.

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Recently, the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour & Employment chaired the 15th meeting of the BoCW Monitoring Committee with participation from all States and UTs.

About Building and other Construction Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) portal

AspectsDescription
About1. It is a centralized data management portal which aimed at improving the welfare of Building and Other Construction (BoC) workers across India.
2. It compiles and analyzes data from the BoCW Welfare Boards of different States and Union Territories (UTs) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of welfare initiatives for these workers nationwide.
Launched byMinistry of Labour & Employment
ObjectiveTo enable States and UTs to make informed decisions and frame more effective welfare policies for BoC workers.
Features1.  States and UTs can ensure better use of the BoCW Cess Fund for welfare activities by updating their data on the portal.
2. The portal helps to track fund usage, register workers under various schemes, and ensure that they receive benefits like social security, insurance, health care, and housing.
3. It is integrated with the e-Shram portal which simplifies access to government schemes and ensure complete welfare coverage for BoC workers.

About Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996

Aspects Description
AboutThe Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act was enacted in 1996.
It aimed at regulating the employment and conditions of service for building and construction workers.
PurposeIt was enacted to address the unique challenges faced by workers in the construction sector, who often work under hazardous conditions with limited job security and social protection.
ObjectivesThe primary objectives of the BOCW Act includes regulation of Employment, implementation of health and safety measures, establishment of welfare boards in each state.
Key Provisions of the BOCW Act

1. The Act requires all construction workers to register with welfare boards to access the benefits offered under the Act.
2. State-level welfare boards must be established to manage and implement the schemes and benefits provided by the Act. These boards are funded by a cess on construction projects.
3. To fund welfare schemes for construction workers, the Act allows a cess of 1% to 2% on the cost of construction projects.
4. Employers must ensure safety at construction sites by providing safety equipment, proper scaffolding, and accident prevention measures. They are also required to provide clean drinking water, latrines, and creches for workers’ children.
5. The Act provides ways for construction workers to address grievances related to employment conditions, wages, and safety.
6. Employers who do not comply with the Act’s requirements may face penalties, including fines and imprisonment for serious violations.

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