CREDAI Pune Highlights Construction Worker Welfare at City Event
Pune, October 20, 2026: CREDAI Pune organized an event focused on construction workers’ living conditions, safety, and welfare, according to a press release issued by the organization. Around 100 real estate developers participated in the initiative, which drew approximately 300 attendees.
Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, attended as the chief guest. Rajesh Shah, Director of Jairaj Group, was the guest of honor, alongside representatives from PCERF, jury members, and developers.
The event saw participation from key officials of CREDAI Pune, including President Manish Jain, Immediate Past President Ranjit Naiknavare, Vice Presidents Arvind Jain, Aditya Javadekar, and J. P. Shroff (Chairman, Labour Welfare Committee), as well as Milind Talathi, Convenor of the Labour Welfare Committee. Krishnakumar Goyal, Managing Director of Kohinoor Group, was also present.
The initiative emphasized key welfare areas including skill development, safety, health and hygiene, crèche facilities, women workers’ welfare, and registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) scheme to encourage living environments that surpass basic compliance.
Speaking at the event, Manish Jain, President of CREDAI Pune, said, “Building a house is different from building a city. Every project contributes to shaping Pune’s future and the quality of its neighbourhoods. This responsibility begins with everyone on site, from construction workers to developers. Initiatives that recognise and reward workers encourage better workmanship, quality and pride in their work. I congratulate all the winners and organisers for recognising the people who play a vital role in building our homes and our city.”
J. P. Shroff, Vice President, emphasized that promoting safe, hygienic, and sustainable labor camps is essential to recognizing workers’ contributions and ensuring their well-being. Milind Talathi, Convenor of the Labour Welfare Committee, added, “A beautiful house is built with bricks and cement, but a better future is built through environmental responsibility, hygiene and care for people.”
Addressing the gathering, Prataprao Jadhav stated, “Construction workers are the true architects of our nation’s progress. Every road, bridge, and building stands as a living testament to their skill, grit, and dedication. True recognition, however, must extend beyond the job site—it requires safeguarding their well-being, dignity, and family welfare. Initiatives like this are vital to providing safer working environments, better healthcare, and humane living conditions.”
