Registration of construction workers held in Kohima

The inaugural programme on Awareness Campaign and Field Registration of building and other construction workers in the Census Town of Kohima Village and its Urban Suburbs was held at the Kohima Village Council Hall, Kohima village on December 13.
The programme was organized by the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (NBOCWWB), under the leadership of the Chief Minister, and chairman of NBOCWWB, Dr. Kekhrie Yhome.
Delivering the welcome address, Helievio Solo, chairman, Kohima Village Council said that it was a privilege for Kohima village to enjoy the benefits of the scheme brought to their doorsteps.
He therefore appealed to the villagers to register under the scheme as it will be beneficial in the long run.
Highlighting the NBOCWWB, Dr. Kekhrie Yhome, chairman, NBOCWWB said that they have visited different parts of the State for registering workers, and in the process, have encountered instances where many people showed enthusiasm to get their names registered.
Dr. Yhome thanked the Village Council for creating awareness about the programme.
He also explained about the CMHIS launched in October 2022, and stated that the scheme was not just for government employees but the benefits can be availed by the general public as well. He informed that a registered worker will also be eligible for the benefits provided under Ayushman Bharat scheme, where one can avail Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for medical treatment.
Earlier, the programme chaired by Zaremo Kikon, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Kohima began with an invocation by Dr. Ruokuovilie Sachü, pastor, Khedi Baptist Kehou, and a vote of thanks by Kahie Kesiezie, president, NDPP, 10 – Northern Angami – 1 AC.