GENERAL11 Sept 2026
Centre pushes states to digitise BOCW jobs, welfare, cess collection
Nine states and Union Territories are rolling out digital Labour Chowks. The Centre wants states to digitise BOCW (Building and Other Construction Workers) jobs, welfare and cess collection. It is also reviewing progress on these employment and welfare efforts. If you run a construction business, expect more digital record-keeping ahead, so keep your worker and cess records properly updated now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Nine states and Union Territories are launching digital Labour Chowks.
- The Centre is pushing states to digitise BOCW jobs, welfare and cess collection.
- The Centre is reviewing progress on employment, welfare and cess collection initiatives.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you employ construction workers, review your BOCW registration and cess records and keep them updated, so you are ready if your state moves these processes to a digital Labour Chowk. It may help to check with your state labour department for updates.
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