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NATION | Shramev Jayate

Showered Flowers on Workers PM Modi Interacted with
at Vishwanath Dham Workers Engaged in
On December 13, 2021, during the inauguration of the Construction Work
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor in Varanasi, PM On the evening of September 26, 2021,
Modi showered flowers upon the construction workers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the
He also shared a meal with them. In his address, PM Modi construction site of the new Parliament
stated, “Today, I wish to express my gratitude to every single building. He reviewed the ongoing work,
worker, whose sweat has gone into the construction of this took stock of the progress, and emphasized
magnificent complex. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of completing the project on
they ensured that the work did not come to a halt. I had the schedule. He also interacted with the workers
opportunity to meet these fellow workers and the privilege of engaged in the construction activities to inquire
receiving their blessings.” about their well-being. The Prime Minister
issued directives to ensure that all personnel
involved in the construction work were
fully vaccinated against COVID-19. He also
instructed officials to conduct monthly health
check-ups for all the workers. Furthermore,
he stated that once the construction work
is completed, a digital museum should
be established at the site to honor all the
Gratitude to the Workers construction workers who contributed to the
On February 13, 2026, project; this museum would feature their names,
native places, photographs, and personal details.
on the occasion of the He emphasized that their contribution to the
inauguration of Seva Teerth construction effort deserves due recognition.
and Kartavya Bhavan-1 Additionally, all workers should be awarded
and 2, PM Modi expressed a certificate acknowledging their role and
his gratitude to the fellow participation in this endeavor.
workers. He stated, “I
express my gratitude to all Washing Feet at
the engineers and fellow the Kumbh Mela
workers associated with In 2019, expressing his respect
the construction of these for the sanitation workers
buildings.” serving at the Kumbh Mela,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
honored the sanitation staff and
‘Swachhagrahis’. Furthermore,
he washed the feet of five of
these sanitation workers. The
Prime Minister also interacted
with them personally.

Workers Receives 125 Days of Guaranteed Employment
The ‘Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act,
2025’ strengthens and expands the existing guarantee framework. Under this Act,
every rural household is provided with a statutory guarantee of at least 125 days of
wage employment per financial year—an increase from the previous limit of 100
days. This initiative will boost rural incomes and enhance livelihood security. The Act
also incorporates a robust statutory unemployment allowance, payable if work is not
provided within a stipulated timeframe; the rates for this allowance will be linked to
the notified wage rates. This legislation reinforces the income stability of households,
thereby ensuring food security and consumption stability for rural families.

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