YRF's Saathi Program 2026: Film Workers Get Year-Long Support

The Yash Chopra Foundation has launched its Saathi Program 2026, a structured welfare initiative designed to provide sustained, year-long support to film industry workers and their families. This program moves beyond temporary relief to address essential needs and enhance the quality of life for individuals working behind the scenes in Indian cinema.

Registered film workers are eligible for monthly household support, healthcare assistance, and education aid for their children. The program also includes provisions for travel, such as annual hometown visits. Vulnerable segments like retired workers aged 60 and above, and persons with disabilities, receive special attention due to their increased needs.

Eligibility criteria include active workers registered with recognized unions, low-income households, and families with students. Enhancements for 2026 include increased financial allocations, flexible benefit structures, expanded healthcare prioritization, and simplified digital delivery mechanisms. The foundation aims to support the backbone of Indian cinema, ensuring stability and dignity for its workers and their families.

This initiative reiterates the foundation's commitment to the technicians, crew members, and workers who operate behind the camera. By offering structured and continuous welfare, the Saathi Program 2026 seeks to provide more than just financial aid, focusing on enduring support and dignity for the industry's essential workforce throughout the year.