*We Are Shocked After Seeing Reports from 13 Districts in the Work Slip Case; Further Investigation Is Necessary, the Matter May Be Even Bigger: Labour Minister Anil Vij*
*This Issue Came to My Notice as Soon as I Took Charge of the Labour Department: Anil Vij*
Chandigarh, December 30 — Haryana Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij termed the nearly Rs.1,500 crore work slip scam that has come to light in the Labour Department as extremely serious, stating that it is a major scam and requires an in-depth investigation. He said that as soon as he assumed charge of the Labour Department, it came to his notice that thousands of workers had been verified by a single individual, which is impossible under any circumstances.
While interacting with the media persons today, the Labour Minister said that the government provides several benefits to construction workers. The government bears the educational expenses of their children up to the PhD level and provides financial assistance for marriages, the birth of children, and medical treatment in case of illness. Registration and verification of workers are mandatory to avail these benefits.
He said that when it was revealed that individual employees had verified thousands of workers each, a summary inspection was first conducted in three districts, which confirmed the irregularities. Subsequently, it was decided to conduct an investigation across all districts of the state.
The Labour Minister said that due to limited staff in the department, it was not possible to conduct verification in all districts directly. Therefore, letters were sent to all Deputy Commissioners instructing them to form three-member committees and carry out door-to-door verification based on the lists of registered workers.
So far, reports from 13 districts have been received, while reports from 9 districts are still pending. According to the reports received, out of a total 599,758 work slips in these 13 districts, only 53,249 were found to be valid, while the rest were found to be invalid. Similarly, out of 221,517 registered workers, only 14,240 workers were found to be valid.
Minister Anil Vij stated that this clearly indicates that the government benefits being claimed in the names of workers are actually being availed by someone else. It is now necessary to investigate who created these work slips, since when the benefits have been drawn, who all benefited from them, and who verified these slips. He added that the matter may turn out to be even larger as the investigation progresses.
It is noteworthy that this large-scale fraud in the Labour Department was investigated on the directions of Labour Minister Anil Vij himself, leading to the exposure of a work slip scam worth approximately Rs.1,500 crore. The minister has also recommended a detailed investigation by the Chief Minister in this matter.
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*Energy Minister Anil Vij Attacks West Bengal Government: “Women Are Unsafe Under a Woman Chief Minister; Bengal Has Become a Haven for Criminals”*
*Construction of Underpass in Front of Railway Station and Bus Stand Will Facilitate Easy Movement for Passengers in Ambala: Anil Vij*
*January 1 Is Not the New Year as per Indian Tradition; We Will Plan When India’s New Year Arrives: Vij*
Chandigarh, December 30 — Reacting sharply to the rising crime incidents in West Bengal, Haryana’s Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij launched a scathing attack on the West Bengal government, stating that the state government is failing to discharge its responsibilities properly, which is why crime is increasing there. He also said that January 1 is not considered the New Year according to Indian tradition, and plans will be made when India’s New Year actually arrives.
While interacting with the media persons today, Minister Anil Vij said that the most alarming issue is the high number of crimes against women in West Bengal, despite the state having a woman Chief Minister. He further alleged that West Bengal has a large population of people who have no legitimate claim to the country, and that the number of infiltrators is reportedly the highest there.
*Construction of Underpass in Front of Railway Station and Bus Stand Will Facilitate Easy Movement for Passengers: Vij*
An underpass is being planned between the railway station and bus stand in Ambala Cantonment, as the GT Road lies in between and crossing it causes difficulties for commuters. The Haryana Government and Northern Railway have already granted the necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs). The National Highways Authority will soon prepare the layout plan, after which tenders will be issued and construction of the underpass will begin.
Once completed, it will provide a smooth and safe passage. Since Ambala Cantonment Railway Station is one of the busiest railway stations in North India, the underpass will greatly facilitate the movement of passengers traveling to and from the station.
*January 1 Is Not the New Year as per Indian Tradition; We Will Plan When India’s New Year Arrives: Vij*
Responding to a question regarding new initiatives for the New Year 2026, Energy Minister Anil Vij said that January 1 is not considered the New Year according to Indian tradition. He reiterated that it is not India’s New Year, and plans will be made when the country’s traditional New Year arrives.