The State Government on Thursday launched free a lunch scheme for the benefit of registered unorganized labourers in the city on the auspicious occasion of 'Cher-Chera' and Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary.
Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal launched the 'Mukhyamantri Shramik Ann Sahayta Yojana' near the Gandhi Maidan.
labour Minister Bhaiyyalal Rajwade presided over the ceremony. The project will cover the registered construction workers in the unorganized sector and those involved in other construction activities. The food will be provided free of cost by the State labour Department.Both the ministers distributed three-box tiffin carriers with food to about one thousand workers at the inaugural function.
Agrawal said that workers do not work only for the livelihood purposes but they build the nation also. Working class are totally dedicated for the cause of the nation. The workers need not worry about the nutritious diet after the launch of the annadan scheme.
He added that there are 24 projects operating for the welfare of the children of workers till the death in the State. The daily wagers can register at the counter to be set -up near the Gandhi maidan by the State labour Department.
labour Minister Bhaiyyalal Rajwade said that he also was a worker once and he understands the pain and pangs of hunger. The project will be launched in every district and towns of the State soon.
This is the first of its kind scheme launched in the entire country. The State Government is sensitive to the needs and aspirations of the working class, Rajwade said.He called upon the workers to get registered and obtain a card to gain benefits of the scheme. Senior officers of the concerned departments were also present at the function.