Ministry of Labour & Employment Launches BoCW MIS Portal

Current Context: The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched the Building and Other Construction Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) portal on August 21, 2024.

• This portal aims to centralize data management for BoCW Welfare Boards across various states and union territories.
• It will help in compiling and analyzing data to make informed decisions and frame better welfare policies for construction workers.
• The portal will also facilitate the integration of BoCW workers’ data with the e-Shram portal, enabling access to various social security benefits, insurance, health benefits, and housing schemes.

Question:

1 What is the primary purpose of the BoCW MIS portal launched by the Ministry of Labour & Employment?

• A) To regulate the wages of construction workers
• B) To manage the construction permits for workers
• C) To monitor construction site safety
• D) To centralize data management for BoCW Welfare Boards

Answer: D) The BoCW MIS portal is designed to centralize data management for BoCW Welfare Boards across states and union territories, helping compile and analyze data to frame better welfare policies for construction workers.