INCOME TAX14 Sept 2026
Delhi Building Workers Health Scheme: Eligibility, key benefits, coverage and implementation, explained | Mint
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor has approved the Delhi Building Workers Health Scheme. It covers registered construction workers and their families. Workers and spouses get a yearly health screening; all eligible family members get outpatient and inpatient treatment. To qualify, you must be registered with the building workers welfare board, which has over 2.7 lakh live members. Check your registration status and add your dependents.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The scheme was approved by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, after earlier approval by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Delhi Cabinet.
- Registered construction workers and their eligible spouse will receive an annual health screening.
- Outpatient and inpatient treatment under the scheme will be available to all eligible family members.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you work in building or construction work in Delhi, check whether your registration with the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is active and confirm your dependent family members are listed, so you can use the scheme when you need it.
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