“Shramik is Nation’s Vishwakarma”: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Emphasizes Workers’ Pivotal Role in Nation-Building

• Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya framed workers (Shramik) as the nation's Vishwakarma (divine architect) during ESIC hospital events in Karnataka on 3 May 2026.
• Centres the convergence of Four Labour Codes (effective 21 Nov 2025), ESIC expansion, and a new nationwide annual health check-up for 40+ workers.
• Relevance: GS-II (welfare schemes, vulnerable sections) and GS-III (employment, labour reforms, social security architecture).