Uttar Pradesh’s cess collection under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act has surpassed ₹12,584 crore, fuelling robust labor welfare. New schemes like Vishwakarma Sarai Yojana and Ambedkar Shramik Suvidha Kendras aim to provide migrant workers with better amenities, including hostels, sanitation, and digital services across urban areas like Noida and Greater Noida.