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Haryana CM promises better housing, welfare support, Chhath facilities for workers

Yamunanagar, Nov 15 (UNI) Thousands of workers and their families who have made Haryana their home remain central to the state's development, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Sunday, highlighting housing assistance of up to Rs 2.50 lakh, financial support for workers' daughters and improved Chhath Puja facilities as key measures aimed at strengthening their economic security and protecting their cultural traditions.
Addressing the state-level Chhath Mahotsav in Yamunanagar, Saini acknowledged the contribution of people from Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh to Haryana's economy, saying their hard work had helped strengthen industry, construction and other sectors.
"Respecting the faith and traditions of people from Purvanchal and safeguarding their interests is the responsibility of the state government," he said.
The Chief Minister said the Haryana government had spent Rs 3,931 crore on construction workers' welfare over the past 12 years, while the Haryana Labour Welfare Board had spent more than Rs 1,000 crore on various welfare programmes.
He said eligible construction workers could receive financial assistance of up to Rs 2.50 lakh for house construction under the Chief Minister's Housing Scheme.
Under the Kanyadaan scheme, financial assistance of Rs 1.01 lakh was being provided for the marriage of daughters of eligible workers, he said.
Saini said the government had also raised the wage eligibility ceiling to extend welfare benefits to more workers in the industrial and organised sectors.
Turning to Chhath Puja arrangements, he said the government was developing dedicated facilities across Haryana so that families could celebrate the festival with dignity and convenience.
A bathing ghat had been constructed in Karnal for Rs 4.48 crore, while another had been developed under the Smart City Project. Chhath facilities had also been established in Panchkula, Panipat and Sonipat, he said.
The Chief Minister said families from Purvanchal had enriched Haryana's social and cultural life while contributing to its economic progress.
He described Chhath as a festival symbolising faith, nature and unity among communities.
Earlier, Saini performed prayers at the Yamuna ghat and extended his greetings to devotees.
Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana, MLA Ghanshyam Dass and former minister Kanwar Pal attended the programme.
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