Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal has appealed to the protesting Safai Karamcharis and fire brigade employees to call off their strike and join back to their duties while considering their moral responsibility towards the society.
"From time to time, the government has accepted the legitimate demands of the employees. Therefore, Safai Karamcharis working in the civic bodies and fire brigade employees should end their strike and discharge their duties with full devotion, said Kaushal while holding a meeting regarding this issue with Deputy Commissioners and District Municipal Commissioners held through video conferencing.
He said that since ensuring the welfare of every employee is the topmost priority of the State Government, hence as of now Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) will not be enforced.
“The government does not want the employees to suffer and the employees should also cooperate with the government. They can always come forward for holding positive talks with the government. If still, the employees do not return to work, then the state government is forced to take strict steps in the public interest, “said Kaushal.
The Chief Secretary said that some employees have returned to work and in some districts, the strike has ended completely. So the rest of the employees should also return to work, he added. He directed the Deputy Commissioners and District Municipal Commissioners that efforts should be made to end the strike by holding constant talks with the Safai Karamcharis and fire brigade employees.
He said that to ensure that the cleanliness system across the state is not affected during festivals, the Deputy Commissioner can extend the contract period of the old contractor doing door-to-door waste collection whose contract has expired for 2 to 3 months till the new contract is signed.
Besides this, if required, Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam can also hire Safai Karamcharis at fixed pay rates. The door-to-door waste collection should be done effectively so that citizens do not face any inconvenience, directed the Chief Secretary.
Kaushal said that fire incidents during Diwali are reported hence preparations are to be made in advance in case any emergency arises. If the strike of fire brigade drivers continues, then a plan B of deputing roadways drivers and home guards should be chalked out, so that the fire service is not affected. However, in most of the civic bodies, the fire brigade employees have returned to work and the rest of the workers should also return to work, said the Chief Secretary.
G20 meeting to help promote Punjab as preferred destination for business: CM Mann
Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said a G20 summit meeting scheduled to be held here in March next year will help promote the state as a preferred destination for business.
It will also provide a stage to the government to showcase its achievements and facilities for setting up new businesses, the CM said announcing that he will leave no stone unturned to make the event a success.
The CM said this is a golden opportunity when Punjab can be presented as a land of best opportunities and by bringing maximum investment they can create new employment opportunities for the youth. The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world's major developed and developing economies.
During a meeting here to review the preparations for the G20 summit meeting, Mann said leading countries of the world are participating in it. He said the state considers itself fortunate to have the opportunity to host this event, in which leading countries from around the world will discuss education, labour and other crucial issues. Extensive arrangements will be made for the success of this global event, he added.
After the meeting, the CM paid obeisance at the Golden Temple along with cabinet ministers and greeted people on Bandi Chhor Diwas and Diwali. Mann also met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh.