By Jaipriya K S, Content Writer, Homes India

Labour Day 2025: Know the Heart-wrenching Struggles of Construction Workers

On Labour Day 2025, let’s pay tribute to the unsung heroes of our dream homes – Indian Construction Workers, who pour their strength and sweat into bringing others' visions into reality. These spirited laborers bear exhausting conditions, unsafe environments, and irregular wages, often ignored by many of us. From standing long hours under the boiling sun to battling with unsecured jobs, their tireless dedication demands the limelight. This Labor Day, let's voice out their unread pages of hardship, courage, and challenges.

Standpoints of Industrial Experts

Nitin Salunkhe, Co-Founder of Sugee Group

“Construction workers are the unsung heroes who build our cities with sweat and sacrifice. On Labour Day 2025, we honor their tireless efforts, often under harsh conditions, with no safety net or recognition. Their struggles fuel our resolve to advocate for fair wages and dignity.”

S.N. Subrahmanyan, Chairman of Larsen & Toubro

“Construction workers face a harsh reality: hazardous sites, irregular pay, and no safety net. Yet, their resilience powers India’s growth. This Labour Day, we must commit to securing their rights and dignity.”

Anuj Puri, Chairman of ANAROCK Group

“India’s construction workers toil in precarious conditions, often without health insurance or job security. Labour Day 2025 is a call to action to ensure these backbone builders are not left behind in our urban progress.”

Vishal Dadlani, Singer and Collaborator with Sugee Group (2025):

“The clatter of hammers and buzz of drills are the heartbeat of our cities, but the workers behind them face endless hardships. This Labour Day, let’s sing their story of courage and demand better for them.”

In a nutshell, let’s illuminate the voices of 71 million construction workers in India on this Labor Day. The challenges faced by them are an alarming call to action for industry veterans, policymakers, and the whole of society to ensure safety, security, and dignity. Through underscoring these struggles, we can restructure the construction sector into an ideal of justice and equality, celebrating those who build our dreams.

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