The construction industry is majorly labour-intensive, and most of the workers are unskilled, unorganized and generally work in inhuman and miserable conditions. In India, more than 80 crore workers, whether skilled or unskilled are engaged in the construction sector. Is there a need for the Building and Other Construction Workers Act The ambit of BOCW Act in India is wide because countries like India where the construction sector rises with a pace, there are many workers engaged in this sector and to safeguard their interest the presence of this legislation is a must. ![]() This act watchdog the employment and working conditions of the building and other constructions for workers and it aims to provide welfare measures for the construction workers. The Building and Other Constructions Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 hereinafter referred to as the “BOCW Act” is a social welfare statute enacted by the Indian government to provide a safe and healthy working environment for the workers engaged in construction activities. Should this enactment be repealed under the new labour law codes. ![]() Is it mandatory to take registration under BOCW.Is there a need for the Building and Other Construction Workers Act.
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