The present state government is sincere towards the welfare of the workers and various schemes are being implemented for their development, said Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha.
After launching ‘Nirman Shramik Welfare Scheme 2.0’ at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan on Thursday, Dr. Saha said, the present government gives due respect and importance to the construction workers.
He said, Tripura has skilled workforce and the government knows how to evaluate their skills.
Earlier political programmes like meetings and rallies were common in the name of the workers’ movement; that culture no longer exists in the state, he said, adding that the workers are now getting due wages in their accounts through DBT.
The chief minister also said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government is formulating new plans one after another. The state government is also marching ahead on the footprints of the central government. He called upon every individual to contribute to the state’s development.
He also referred to the on-going Prati Ghare Sushason campaign as a drive to reach out to the people in remote areas with various welfare schemes.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Labour Bhagaban Chandra Das said, launching of the Nirman Shramik Welfare Scheme 2.0 marks a historic day in the state.
He said, the present government has taken up various welfare schemes for the welfare of the workers; this government doesn’t believe in slogans but in action. The government is committed to providing more benefits to the workers in the coming days, Das said.
In the programme, the chief minister handed over cheques to four beneficiaries under Nirman Shramik Welfare Scheme 2.0. Besides, he launched a labour cess collection portal.
Chairman of Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and MLA Binoy Bhushan Das also spoke on the occasion. The welcome address was delivered by Secretary of Labour department Abhishek Singh while the vote of thanks was given by Labour Commissioner Dr. Naresh Babu N. The Chief Minister also unveiled the cover of a booklet on this occasion.
