Construction workers seek ₹10 lakh accident insurance cover - The HinduPublished - October 08, 2026 08:57 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAMMembers of the Visakha Zilla Building Construction Workers Union protesting at the Collectorate in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. | Photo Credit: V RAJUMembers of the Visakha District Building Construction Workers Union staged a protest at the Collectorate in the city on Thursday, demanding ₹10 lakh accident insurance for construction workers and adequate compensation for those who suffer disabilities in workplace accidents.Addressing the protest, union district general secretary B. Srinivasa Rao sought new registrations and renewals under the Building Workers Welfare Board through both online and offline modes.CITU Visakhapatnam district general secretary R.K.S.V. Kumar said ₹4,500 crore was lying unused with the welfare board, while only ₹1,500 crore had been spent since its inception. He said that several workers had died or suffered serious injuries in accidents and alleged that the government had not paid compensation.The protesters demanded restoration of welfare schemes and acceptance of applications at labour offices.Published - October 08, 2026 08:57 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }