Rs 66 lakh for welfare of newspaper hawkers

Tribune News Service

Dehradun, June 29

Surendra Kumar, media in-charge of Chief Minister Harish Rawat, has assured support to newspaper agents and hawkers in the state.

Surendra was addressing the annual function of the Doon Newspaper Agents Association here today. He said the state government was sensitive towards the concerns of newspaper agents and hawkers considering the nature of their duties that involve regular work in wee hours. A provision of Rs 66 lakh had been made for the betterment of newspapers agents and hawkers, which would be utilised for welfare schemes, he said.

Surendra gave away awards to the winners of a lucky draw. Rakesh Yadav, a newspaper vendor, was awarded a bicycle. Doon Newspaper Agents Association patron Rakesh Tyagi expressed gratitude to the state government for its concern towards newspapers agents and hawkers. Kamgaar Sangh president Asha Manorama Dobriyal Sharma, Rakesh Pandey from Vitrak Awaaj and Lalit Joshi were present at the function.