GNS SRINAGAR: Labour department organized a seminar here today in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Building Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The Minister for Higher Education, Employment and Labour, Mr. Abdul Gani Malik was the chief guest on the occasion.
Addressing the seminar, the Minister said that Government has taken every step for the welfare of labour community. He said that the coalition government is committed to better the socio-economic standard of labour class.
Later, the Minister distributed cheques to the tune of Rs. 15 lakh among the 76 beneficiaries on behalf of Labour department, which includes Rs. 8,22,000 under Educational Scheme and Rs. 6,75,000 under Marriage Scheme. The Minister was informed that 2,186 construction workers are registered with the department. He was further informed that the department is providing boarding and lodging facilities to the labourers besides an ambulance service both at Srinagar and Jammu.
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