CM commences releasing COVID aid to construction workers Updated: Updated: Share Article AAA The Karnataka government on Saturday commenced the process of crediting ₹3,000 each into the bank accounts of construction workers as COVID relief announced under the first package last month. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched the programme under the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme. In the first instalment, a sum of ₹110 crore will be credited into the accounts of four lakh construction workers. The government set aside ₹1,111.82 crore under the first COVID-19 package for various categories of unorganised workers and farmers. The Chief Minister said 25 lakh workers registered under the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board fund would get the financial aid. Funds would be transferred to all eligible workers in the next few days.