Delhi Govt to Train 1.2 Lakh Construction Workers in 3 Years
The Delhi government has launched a large-scale skilling programme to train and certify construction workers, aiming to improve safety, formalise skills, and raise incomes across the city’s construction sector.
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1.2 lakh construction workers to be trained over three years
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On-site and camp-based training to reduce income loss
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Certification aligned with national vocational standards
New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen the construction workforce, the Delhi government has announced a plan to train and certify 1.2 lakh construction workers over the next three years. The initiative will cover key job roles such as assistant mason, bar bender, shuttering carpenter, electrician, and painter, officials said.
The programme is designed to formalise skills in the largely unorganised construction sector, improve on-site safety, and ensure that welfare funds collected through construction cess are translated into direct benefits for workers. By providing recognised certification, the government aims to enhance employability and support higher and more stable incomes.
To minimise disruption to daily work and reduce wage loss, training will be conducted either directly at construction sites or through specially organised training camps. Certified workers will also receive wage compensation during the training period, according to officials involved in the programme.
The initiative will be implemented through empanelled training partners under the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, the government’s statutory body responsible for construction worker welfare. The board has developed a structured framework covering training delivery, assessment, certification, and financial support for registered workers.
Each participant will undergo 120 hours of training, aligned with standards set by the central government. Training will be delivered by qualified professionals and will include a combination of classroom sessions and hands-on, on-the-job learning. The process will conclude with a one-day assessment conducted by assessors empanelled with the National Council of Vocational Education and Training.
The welfare board has set an annual target of 40,000 workers, ensuring steady implementation of the programme over the next three years. Officials say the initiative is expected to raise skill levels across the construction industry while improving safety standards and long-term livelihood security for workers in Delhi.
