UP CM lays foundation for 3 key worker-focused projects in Greater Noida
On May 1, 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister laid the foundation for three worker-focused projects in Greater Noida: a 350-bed ESIC Hospital in Greater Noida West, a Mukhyamantri Composite School in Jewar, and a Shramik Suvidha Kendra in Ecotech-3. The event also outlined plans to expand health facilities, housing, hostels and affordable canteens for industrial workers, with land provisions and new welfare registers.
Why It Matters
The measures aim to improve healthcare access, education for children of workers, and welfare infrastructure in industrial areas, addressing worker welfare in the context of recent labour unrest.
Timeline
7 Events
Shramveer Gaurav Samaroh broadcast in Greater Noida Authority auditorium
The Shramveer Gaurav Samaroh held in Lucknow was broadcast live in the auditorium of the Greater Noida Authority, with district panchayat president Amit Chaudhary, district magistrate Medha Rupam, BJP district president, along with officers and workers in attendance.
Two registers deployed to record workers' details
Two registers have been deployed to record names and numbers of workers, entrepreneurs’ requirements, including details about the work, officials said.
Hostels for workers planned; first phase in Ecotech sectors
The Greater Noida Authority started work on a plan to build hostels for working women and workers in industrial sectors. In the first phase, three hostels are planned in Ecotech-2 and Ecotech-1. Sites have been identified in Ecotech-3, Ecotech-6, Ecotech-12, and Ecotech-1 Extension. Each hostel will accommodate 100 workers, with arrangements for affordable food and drink.
Plans to expand health facilities and worker housing announced
The Chief Minister emphasised expanding health facilities in industrial areas and announced plans to build hostels, affordable canteens and housing facilities for workers, with land to be provided by the Industrial Development department. The authority identified 5 acres near Patwari village in Greater Noida West to build one- and two BHK flats.
Shramik Suvidha Kendra in Ecotech-3 announced
A Shramik Suvidha Kendra in Ecotech-3 was announced as part of the worker welfare initiatives.
Mukhyamantri Composite School in Jewar announced
The Mukhyamantri Composite School in Jewar will be developed on the lines of Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya and will cater to children of workers across the district, with a capacity for 1,000 students.
ESIC Hospital in Greater Noida West foundation laid
The Chief Minister laid the foundation for a 350-bed ESIC Hospital to be built on 7.2 acres in Sector Knowledge Park-5, Greater Noida West, at an estimated cost of ₹550 crore. The land lease deed has been completed and officials say the hospital will be ready in three years. It will be the district’s second ESIC hospital after the one in Sector-24, Noida.