Chief Minister Raghubar Das said on Sunday that the State Government is committed to honour workers and voice their concerns and is working to benefit the workers by training them to develop their skills so that they can earn a better livelihood. He said that he started his life as a worker and he is aware of the problems of the labourers.
Das was addressing people during a programme organised by labour, Employment and Skill Development Department at Project Building here on Sunday. labour, Employment And Training Minister Raj Paliwar said on the occasion that the Government will celebrate Shramik Samman Diwas on September 17 every year.
Referring to the steps taken in labour reforms, the CM said that the State has stood first in reforming labour laws. He appealed to people to take care of the workers since they are the real creator.
The CM said that the Government will start closed ITIs to train youths. The Government has started many schemes for them including providing them boot, helmet, security kit and equipments. Women are trained in sewing and given sewing machine.
The CM said that the Government has reformed the labour law in order to stop migration and attract investment. He directed the officers to take care of the labourers. The CM also inaugurated Samadhan Portal and Helpline number for labourers. He initiated Prime Minister Jeevan Jyoti Scheme and Prime Minister Jeevan Suraksha Yojana by giving certificates to the beneficiaries.
labour Minister Raj Paliwar said that many beneficial schemes are being started for the workers and the Government will find out remedy of their problems. Referring to child labour, he said that the Government will uproot it. He said that the labour drivers will also be given benefit of this scheme.
Urban Development Minister CP Singh said that the government will control and regulate the schemes. He said that the Government will work for the uplift of the labourers.
Vikas Bharti Secretary Padma Shri Ashok Bhagat, CS Rajbala Verma, Additional Chief Secretary Amit Khare, Principal Secretary to the CM Sanjay Kumar, Secretary to the CM Sunil K Barnwal, Principal Secretary, labour Department and others were present on the occasion.