In order to support labourers and construction workers during Covid-19 pandemic, the Labour Department J&K has disbursed an amount of Rs 15.24 crore among more than 1.52 lakh labourers @ Rs 1000 per worker during the month of April this year.
The Advisor, who holds the charge of Labour Department, hasalso asked the department to extend medical assistance-cum-facilities to thesestranded labourers.
The department has reached out to Interstate MigrantLabourer locations while ensuring that no one is left without ration, safedrinking water and other basic amenities. The district administration incoordination with Labour Department has provided ration to 12,066 labourers inthe UT on April 29, 2020.
The department has also dedicated seven help linesestablished for migrant inter-state workers and two for labourers from J&Kstranded in various parts across the country.