Mass wedding for 200 workers’ daughters in Gorakhpur tomorrow

Gorakhpur: Marking International Workers’ Day, the state govt will organise a mass wedding ceremony for 200 daughters of labourers across Gorakhpur division on May 1. The event will be held at Champa Devi Park from 11am, with labour minister Anil Rajbhar and several public representatives attending the event.

The initiative, aimed at easing the financial burden on economically weaker worker families, will cover beneficiaries from four districts — Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Deoria and Kushinagar — under the state-run Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana of the UP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Officials said the govt will spend Rs 1 lakh per couple for the ceremony. Of this, Rs 85,000 will be directly transferred to each couple’s bank account, while Rs 15,000 per couple will be used to meet event expenses.

The labour department is making elaborate arrangements for the event. Authorities said the programme reflects the state govt’s commitment to supporting workers in times of need.

Deputy labour commissioner Shakti Sen said the objective behind organising the event on Workers’ Day is to reassure labourers that the govt stands with them. He added that preparations at the venue are in the final stages to ensure a smooth experience for all participants and their families.