MP Labor Welfare Board: Crores Diverted to Banners, Not Workers; Probe Demanded

• Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is under scrutiny for alleged misuse of funds.
• Approximately 7.75 crore rupees, nearly 77% of the annual budget, was spent on publicity (banners/flexes) instead of direct worker welfare.
• Initial approval was for 1031 flexes costing ~2.36 crore; this was later increased to 3200 flexes and ~7.75 crore without a formal board meeting or written order.
• Congress alleges corruption, demanding an impartial investigation and strict action against those responsible.
• BJP defends publicity as essential for informing workers about schemes and strengthening the rural economy.

Why It Matters: MP labor welfare funds diverted to excessive publicity, raising corruption concerns and calls for probe.