New Delhi, June 22 -- The Uttarakhand government on Saturday transferred nearly Rs.11 crore to more than 4,400 beneficiaries under various welfare schemes operated by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

The assistance was credited directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts through direct benefit transfer (DBT) during a programme held at the Chief Minister's residence. Workers received financial support under schemes related to post-marriage assistance, maternity benefits, education support and death grants.

The state government said the initiative was aimed at strengthening the social security framework for registered construction workers and their families.

During the programme, Chief Minister Dhami ...