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Welfare Schemes to be blamed for Construction Labour Crisis, Says L&T MD

The man who’s likely never touched a brick in his life is now blaming welfare schemes for construction workers’ struggles. Larsen & Toubro Limited

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a team lead

5mo

Haven’t we seen this before in agriculture and manufacturing, where workers moved to better paying or less physically demanding jobs? Could this just be the natural progression of labor markets?

an operations executive

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5mo

[a team lead](username) probably everyone usually moves toward a better way of living ,given the means

an analyst

5mo

Labor shortages are a reality across many industries. Should companies like L&T focus on automation and skill-building rather than finding fault with social welfare initiatives?

an operations executive

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5mo

[an analyst](username)IT and construction are two completely different worlds. Sure, a lot in IT can be automated, and probably will be, but construction will always need a level of human intervention there’s no replacing that entirely. The real issue here is the mindset of people who assume it’s easy to survive on subpar pay while staying readily available to work. At the end of the day, everyone’s just trying to earn a living and feed their family. Let’s not oversimplify the struggles of others.

an educator

5mo

Welfare schemes are meant to support workers, not stop them from working. But if companies are struggling to find labor, what could be the real solution here...better wages, improved conditions, or something else?

an operations executive

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[an educator](username) the real reason is the money which they are not willing to pay and trying to find the cheapest labour. why would people want to work like this

gyaandevta

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works at

Accenture

Construction work is tough, with long hours, physical strain, and minimal job security. If people are moving away from it, isn’t it worth asking why they don’t see a future in this field?

sistaa

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[majnubhai](username) So, you're saying businesses should suffer just because workers want an easier life? If companies stop hiring, let’s see how welfare schemes help then.

dadiji

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Accenture

[sistaa](username) But isn’t it the companies’ responsibility to make the work sustainable? If labor is leaving, that means something is broken. Maybe better wages and benefits would solve the problem instead of blaming welfare schemes.

sistaa

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currently not working

[dadiji](username) And where do you think that money is going to come from? If companies keep increasing wages, the cost of everything will skyrocket. You want affordable housing, right? Well, guess what...higher wages mean higher costs for everyone.

an operations executive

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[sistaa](username) What many fail to understand is that welfare benefits are provided because they are essential for workers. The claim that these benefits are causing a labor shortage is absurd. The real issue lies with companies and individuals like this man, who act as nothing more than profiteering leeches seeking to get work done at the cheapest possible cost while lining their own pockets. Why would workers want to toil in a country where the average monthly income is ₹15,000, with no proper accommodation or benefits, when they can work abroad for a minimum of ₹45,000, along with accommodation, food, and healthcare? The labor shortage isn’t due to welfare benefits it’s due to the glaring lack of them.

sistaa

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currently not working

[an operations executive](username) It’s ironic how companies always have money for massive profits, executive bonuses, and fancy infrastructure, but when it comes to paying workers fairly, suddenly "there’s no budget." If businesses can’t attract labor, maybe it’s not about workers wanting an "easier life" but about them demanding a decent one. If higher wages mean higher costs, then why do developed nations manage to pay workers well while still running successful industries? Maybe, just maybe, the problem isn’t workers..it’s how companies prioritize profits over people.

a product manager

5mo

If workers are choosing welfare schemes over construction jobs, isn’t that a sign that wages and working conditions need improvement? Shouldn't the focus be on making the industry more appealing rather than blaming welfare programs?

a software developer

5mo

[a product manager](username) Or maybe it's a sign that people are getting lazy and entitled? Hard work builds character, but why bother when free money is available?

an operations executive

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5mo

[a software developer](username) This has to be the most ridiculous thing I’ve read all day. Entitled? Lazy? Really? Do you even understand what welfare benefits are for? It’s easy to throw around comments like this while sitting comfortably in your cushy office chair, not even needing to lift a finger for a cup of tea. Unbelievable.

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