Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board Approves Enhanced Welfare Benefits for Women Employees, Higher Pensions and Expanded Educational Assistance

Chandigarh, October 29, 2026: In a significant step towards strengthening social security and enhancing the welfare of employees and their families, the Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board (CLWB), U.T. Chandigarh, approved several important amendments and new initiatives under its welfare schemes during its 9th meeting.

The meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Smt. Anuradha S. Chagati, Secretary Labour-cum-Chairperson, Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board, in the presence of Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, Labour Commissioner-cum-Welfare Commissioner, and Sh. Akash Mittal, Assistant Labour Commissioner-cum-Secretary (CLWB), U.T. Chandigarh.

During the meeting, the Board approved a series of welfare measures aimed at providing greater financial security, empowering women employees, extending social assistance and promoting educational opportunities among eligible beneficiaries.

Under the Kanyadaan Scheme, the Board approved the inclusion of financial assistance for the marriage of unmarried female employees themselves, thereby extending the benefit beyond its existing scope.

Under the Maternity Benefit Scheme, financial assistance of ₹21,000 was approved towards wage compensation and nutritional requirements, along with an additional ₹10,000 in the form of a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) in the name of the newborn child. The measure is aimed at providing financial support to women employees during maternity and contributing towards the future security of their children.

In another important decision, the Board approved an increase in the monthly pension under the Widow Pension and Disability Pension Schemes from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000, doubling the existing financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries.

To encourage continued learning and professional development, the Board also approved the extension of the Scholarship Scheme to working employees pursuing education through self-study, thereby widening access to educational assistance.

Further, recognising the growing importance of digital education, the Board approved the introduction of a new Digital Education Scheme, providing financial assistance of ₹25,000 for the purchase of a laptop or other prescribed digital learning device. The benefit will be available once in a lifetime to eligible beneficiaries, subject to the prescribed conditions.

These decisions reflect the Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board’s continued commitment to strengthening employee welfare, promoting women’s empowerment, enhancing financial security and encouraging education and digital inclusion.

The approved welfare measures will be implemented in accordance with the applicable scheme guidelines and eligibility criteria.

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MY Bharat Chandigarh Organises National-Level Vande Mataram Camp; Mayor Saurabh Joshi Attends Inaugural Ceremony

Chandigarh, October 29, 2026: MY Bharat Chandigarh, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, is organising a seven-day National-Level Vande Mataram Camp at Panjab University, Chandigarh, from October 28 to November 3, 2026.

The camp has brought together 125 young participants from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan to promote patriotism, national unity and cultural awareness.

Sh. Saurabh Joshi, Mayor of Chandigarh, graced the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest. Sh. Shivdhan Sharma, Director, MY Bharat Chandigarh, welcomed the Chief Guest and participants, while Sh. Vinay Kumar, District Youth Officer, felicitated the Mayor with a memento.

Addressing the gathering, the Mayor urged the youth to remain connected with their cultural roots and heritage, imbibe the spirit of Vande Mataram and become responsible citizens. He encouraged them to uphold the values of patriotism, national pride and civic responsibility while contributing to nation-building.

The camp provides a platform for young people from different states to interact, exchange ideas and strengthen the bonds of national unity.