Labour Day: Welfare of workers top priority of Sikkim govt, says CM Tamang

Gangtok: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday said that the state government has given the welfare of labourers top priority and a series of steps were taken in that direction in the last few years. 

CM Tamang said, “Our government has always placed the welfare of labourers at the forefront of its development agenda. In recognition of their vital role, we have taken several landmark steps to enhance their dignity, well-being, and livelihood.

“One of the key measures is the revision of monthly wages to Rs. 15,000, thereby ensuring a more secure and respectable standard of living for our workers.

“We are also providing improved housing and other essential facilities, along with expanded health benefits to ensure the holistic welfare of labourers and their families.”

According to him, the establishment of a 100-bedded ESIC Hospital at Mamring, Rangpo, marks a significant milestone in providing accessible and quality healthcare to the working community.

“To strengthen the administrative machinery and labour welfare systems, a cadre review is being undertaken to ensure effective and adequate governance.

“Technological interventions like the launch of an online registration app and a dedicated Labour Clearance Certificate Portal are aimed at streamlining procedures and increasing transparency,” he added.

CM Tamang mentioned that financial assistance is being extended to workers under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) scheme.

Furthermore, the mass registration of workers under the Sikkim Labour Registration Act, 2021, is being actively pursued to safeguard their rights and entitlements.

“Through awareness programmes focussing on labour rights, employment conditions, and fair labour practices, we aim to foster a safe, equitable, and progressive working environment. We are also committed to promoting a positive employer-employee relationship, which is essential for sustainable development and social harmony,” he said. (IANS)

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