Kargil CEC distributes financial aid to labourers

Srinagar, July 20

Chairman/ Chief Executive Councillor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Jaffer Akhoon on Saturday attended the first financial assistance distribution to labourers after the establishment of Ladakh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfares Board.

A spokesperson in a statement said around Rs 3 crore will be distributed among the beneficiaries.

Speaking on the occasion, Kargil CEC expressed his satisfaction with providing financial assistance to the labourers. Jaffer stated that the upliftment of marginalised sections of society is the top priority of LAHDC Kargil. He added that holistic and inclusive socio-economic development should always be part of developmental vision.

He also directed Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) to uphold the rights of the labourers and implement the laws related to their welfare in letter and spirit and to immediately address the grievances and issues of the labourers, especially cases of conflict with the contractors regarding the delayed payment of their hard work, the statement said.

The CEC also directed ALC to hold various camps at sub-divisional level for the new registrations and impart awareness among the people about the rights of the labour community and benefits of various government-sponsored schemes as well, the statement noted.