Union Minister Mandaviya to Lead Two‑Day BOCW Conference in Mumbai Starting Sept 11

New Delhi – The Ministry of Labour and Employment, together with the Maharashtra state government, will host a two‑day National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) in Mumbai, commencing on September 11. Union Minister Girijaran Mandaviya has been named chairperson for the event.

The conference brings together policymakers, industry representatives and stakeholder groups to discuss matters that affect India’s vast construction workforce. By convening at a national level, the forum aims to spotlight safety standards, welfare schemes and skill‑development initiatives that are critical for the sector’s millions of workers.

For the South‑Asian diaspora, the gathering signals the government’s continued attention to labour rights and social security for a key segment of the economy. Many families in the overseas community have relatives employed in construction across India, and any progress on worker protections can have direct implications for their wellbeing and remittance stability.

Details on the agenda, speaker line‑up and outcomes will be released as the conference approaches, underscoring a coordinated effort between the central and state administrations to elevate the conversation around BOCW issues.