labour Minister Antar Singh Arya inspected construction work of country's first Shramodaya Vidyalaya coming up at village Mugaliya Chhap near Bhopal today.
Minister Arya expressed satisfaction over pace and quality of construction work since its beginning in July. Plinth of all 3 buildings of the school has been laid.
The labour Minister also sought information from labourers about wages and facilities given to them. Arya directed Secretary of MP Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board SS Dixit to ensure cent percent registration of labourers on the spot. About 200 labourers are engaged in this construction work most of which are local.
Arya said that pace of work should be accelerated while strictly complying with labour laws. Arya directed to display list of wage rates and directives of labour Department on the board.
In the Rs 60 crore residential Shramodaya Vidyalaya being constructed on about 10 acre land, admission would be given in class VI, IX and XI to 60 per cent children of labourers and 40 per cent local students.
ITI building will be constructed on 5 acre land adjoining Vidyalaya. Along with residences for teachers and hostels for boys and girls, the premises will also have sports facilities.
In the state, 4 Shramodaya Vidyalayas will be opened in the state including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior and Jabalpur. land selection and tender for Indore Shramodaya Vidyalaya has been done.
Sarpanch leela Kishan said that local people are very happy due to construction of Shramodaya Vidyalaya. It would not only ensure all-round development of students, but its construction is also giving employment to local people.