National conference on construction workers' welfare concludes in Mumbai
On 12 September 2026, the two-day National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW), organised by the Labour Ministry with the Maharashtra government, concluded in Mumbai.
Summary
The National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW), held in Mumbai on 11â12 September 2026 by the Ministry of Labour and Employment with the Government of Maharashtra, brought together the Centre, States and UTs, and BOCW Welfare Boards to discuss welfare, skilling, employment and social protection of construction workers. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the first day. The second day discussed the roles of BOCW Welfare Boards under the new Labour Codes, and States showcased initiatives on skilling, digital labour chowks and worker facilitation. The Labour Secretary called for welfare schemes to account for interstate and international mobility of workers.
Key facts
- Event
- National Conference on BOCW, Mumbai â 11â12 Sep 2026
- Organisers
- Ministry of Labour and Employment with Govt of Maharashtra
- Day 1 chair
- Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
- Focus
- Welfare Boards under new Labour Codes; skilling; digital labour chowks
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which city hosted the National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) on 11â12 September 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B â Mumbai
The two-day BOCW conference was held in Mumbai, organised by the Labour Ministry with the Maharashtra government.