Pune, May 10, 2025: A ‘Gratitude Week’ was held from 1st to 7th May 2025 to commemorate International Labour Day by CREDAI-Pune Metro. As part of the week-long tribute, a special event was organized by Kumar Realty in collaboration with CREDAI-Pune Metro at the Megapolis project site in Hinjewadi. The initiative received an overwhelming response, with around 300 participants, including construction workers and staff members, attending the event.
CREDAI-Pune Metro under its Labour Welfare Committee regularly undertakes various initiatives for the welfare of construction workers by arranging competitions like Best Facility Awards and Safety Awards. Apart from this CREDAI – Pune Metro also arranges labour welfare activities like medical check-up camps for the labours and their families, BOCW registration and enrolling the labours with the Government Welfare Schemes. So far, the following number of labourers have benefited through CREDAI Pune Metro, in the last financial year.
a. BOCW Registration – 10,362
b. Ayushman Bharat – 4560
c. E-Shram Yojana – 1709
d. Safety Essential Kit Distribution – 10560
e. Health & Nutrition Services for the children of Labours – 25605
f. Vaccination of the Children of Labours – 700
Themed ‘Shramik Samman, Aapka Yogdan, Hamara Abhimaan’ (Honoring Workers – Your Contribution, Our Pride), the week-long program was dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contribution of construction labourers. The event commenced with a ceremonial lamp-lighting, guest felicitation and an oath-taking session. The key highlight was the formal inauguration of a health check-up camp, which forms part of ongoing welfare efforts at the Megapolis site, and will provide basic health check-ups for workers and certification under BOCW Ajay Healthcare in collaboration with CREDAI-Pune Metro. There have been around 300 beneficiaries for the health checkup camp and the TT vaccination drive. The event was followed by a guided visit to the labour camp area.
Throughout the gratitude week, a range of impactful initiatives were undertaken to uplift the worker community, including BOCW registration drives, safety training and awareness sessions, health check-ups and medical assistance, distribution of essential kits, skill development workshops and information sessions on labour welfare schemes. These activities aimed not only at immediate support but also long-term empowerment and dignity for the labour force.
Some of the distinguished guests who were present at the event included: Shri. J.P. Shroff, Vice President, CREDAI-Pune Metro; Mrs. Sapna Rathi, Convenor, Labour Welfare Committee, CREDAI Maharashtra; Shri. Milind Talathi, Convenor, Labour Welfare Committee, CREDAI- Pune Metro; Mr. Gopal Oza, Mr. Aakash Chordia, Ms. Anmol Kukreja, Labour Welfare Committee Members; Col. Kumar Ramachandran (retd), Director General, CREDAI-Pune Metro; Shri. Suneel Kulkarni; Chief Operating Officer, Kumar Realty; Mr. Samir Parkhi, Labour Welfare Officer, CREDAI- Pune Metro; Mr. Pardip Ishwarkatti, Junior Engineer, CREDAI-Pune Metro; Dr. Prakash Kadam, AGM HR and Admin, Kumar Realty; Mr. Harshal Patil, Sr. Manager, EHS, Kumar Realty.
Shri J.P. Shroff, Vice President, CREDAI-Pune Metro, commented, “It is rightly said that gratitude is the mother of all emotions. Through Gratitude Week, we salute the unsung heroes of our industry – the labourers. This unique initiative, in collaboration with Kumar Realty, gave us a meaningful opportunity to interact with and appreciate the people who bring our visions to life. We look forward to continuing such programs across other project sites.”
Mrs. Sapna Rathi, Convenor, Skill Development, Labour Laws, Safety & Training Committee, CREDAI Maharashtra, added, “Every structure we admire, every home we cherish, is built on the unwavering dedication of our construction workers. Gratitude Week 2025 is more than a celebration – it’s a sincere recognition of the hands that shape our cities, communities, and future. Progress is not only measured by what we build, but by how we value those who build it.”
Shri Milind Talathi, Convenor, Labour Welfare Committee, CREDAI-Pune Metro, said, “We are not just building cities – we are uplifting lives. Every smile, every step of dignity, every dream kindled among our workers is a foundation stone of a better tomorrow. Behind every skyline stands a silent hero. Gratitude Week is our salute to those who build not just our cities, but the dreams within them.”
Shri. Suneel Kulkarni, Chief Operating Officer, Kumar Realty, said, “It is a very good initiative from CREDAI-Pune Metro. Many times we take our workers for granted not realizing their contribution to our industry. It’s time that we feel and express our gratitude towards them. Such an initiative will definitely boost the morale of workers and help create a special environment at all the projects. Thanks CREDAI-Pune Metro for the initiative and also for making Kumar Realty a part of it.”
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)