Digital Labour Chowk

It was a great evening yesterday at the #BridgingBihar #B2 event in Bangalore. Thanks to the organizers for all their efforts. It was no mean feat to bring Bangalore based Bihari leaders and entrepreneurs under a common roof. The environment was absolutely electrifying. Best part was unlike other events, there were some tangible takeaways as an expected outcome, once the event was over Look forward to more such events in future. Ravi Bhardwaj, Anshuman Sinha, Kshitiz Anand, Awanish kumar, Shashi Shekhar Tripathi, Lily Jha, Priya Pandey, Raman Kumar, Organic Sattva, Reevoly, Agrifeeder, Digital Labour Chowk, Redinent, Hari Balasubramanian, Chandan Kumar, Shammi Ranjan, Brajesh Pathak, Vikash Sharma, eShipz, Karekeba Ventures, Bihar Say, Neehar R, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) , TiEPatna , Startup Bihar , Kumar Organic Products Limited Missed a lot of names here, whom I could not tag. Pardon me #B2 #BridgingBihar #BiharStartups #Reevoly #BiharSay

Chandrashekhar Mandal, hailing from the rural village of Ami, Bihar, knows poverty firsthand. Growing up in an area with limited education, he witnessed the struggles of his family and community, especially those in blue-collar jobs. Driven by a desire to empower daily wage laborers, Chandrashekhar envisioned a world where they wouldn't have to wait on street corners for work. This vision took shape during his early days at a finance job in Delhi. While sipping coffee on a rainy afternoon, he saw a stark contrast: his comfortable office space versus the struggles of daily wage workers seeking shelter from the monsoon at a nearby labor chowk. This scene reminded him of his childhood in Bihar and the hardships his relatives faced searching for work. A question ignited within him—"In this digital age, why can't we revolutionize the way daily wage workers find jobs?" From that question, Digital Labour Chowk was born. This innovative platform connects employers with skilled laborers, eliminating the instability that comes with finding jobs the traditional way. In just three years, the company has provided steady income to over one lakh daily wage laborers, transforming lives. Read more on how Digital Labour Chowk is helping daily wagers find work online: https://buff.ly/46KYU23 #dailywageworkers #jobopportunities #employmentopportunities #socialimpact #communitydevelopment #Bihar [Digital Labour Chowk, Chandrashekhar Mandal, Bihar, Job Portal for Daily Wage Workers]

This 27-Year-Old Man from Bihar is Disrupting a ₹86,000 Crore Industry. In January 2020, Chandrashekhar Mandal stood on a rainy Delhi balcony, coffee in hand, watching laborers scramble for jobs at a chowk. It reminded him of home. Of his uncle. Of his childhood in Darbhanga, Bihar, where countless daily wage workers struggled for survival. And then came the thought: "If LinkedIn can exist for white-collar professionals, why can’t there be a platform for them?" The idea stayed with him. When COVID-19 hit and migrant workers walked miles back to their villages, Chandrashekhar couldn’t stay on the sidelines. With just ₹40,000 in savings, he quit his banking job, returned to Bihar, and got to work. And created Digital Labour Chowk. 🇮🇳India’s first platform connecting blue-collar workers to employers. No more standing in heat and rain. No more waiting at chowks. Instead, verified jobs, fair pay via direct transfers, and a 24/7 helpline to ensure worker safety. The impact so far: >100,000+ laborers registered. >2,800+ companies hiring. >Expanding across Bihar, NCR, Jharkhand, and UP. And Chandrashekhar isn’t stopping there. He’s now working on digital labor cards to give workers a credible identity and upskilling programs to boost their earnings. From a rainy balcony to transforming over 1 lakh lives, his journey proves: Empathy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a force for change. #business #growth #leadership

How One Man Is Helping Laborers Across India Find Jobs In India, where over 75% of the workforce is in blue-collar jobs, millions of laborers struggle to find consistent work. Each day, they gather at chowks or local areas, hoping for a day’s job to support their families. Chandrashekhar Mandal, a former worker from Bihar, saw this challenge and took action. He founded Digital Labour Chowk, a Facebook-based platform connecting workers with job opportunities. Here’s how it’s making a difference: ✅ Empowering Workers: Provides a transparent way for laborers to connect with employers and find consistent work. ✅ Eliminating Cash Payments: With Aadhar-linked payments, workers receive their wages directly into their bank accounts, reducing delays and financial struggles. ✅ Fair Pay & Accountability: Workers are paid fairly based on their skills, and Aadhar verification ensures accountability and reliability for companies. ✅ Growing Impact: What started with ₹25,000 now supports thousands of workers and companies across India, creating a trusted ecosystem for employment. Chandrashekhar’s mission is an inspiring example of how tailored solutions can drive economic growth and unlock India’s potential. Let’s continue to support initiatives that empower workers and fuel progress! #SocialImpact #LaborMarket #Innovation #India #DigitalLabour #EconomicGrowth #Entrepreneurship