Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has announced to launch 'Muhafiz' scheme, a major welfare initiative for providing institutionalized socio-economic security to workers in the unorganised sector of the state: Under this scheme, 3 lakh workers registered with Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), will be provided accidental, life and disability insurance cover. The premium for the same will be borne by JKBOCWWB.