The Jammu and Kashmir government today launched a major welfare initiative for workers in the unorganised sector to provide them institutionalised socio- economic security.

The scheme, named 'Muhafiz' (Guardian), was launched by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.

Under the scheme, around three lakh workers registered with the Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB) would be covered under accidental, life and disability insurance.

'Government is committed to the welfare of marginalised sections of society, particularly labour class who have seen enough exploitation in the past,' Mufti said..