Samba, May 1: Under able aegis of JK Legal Services Authority and as per action plan issued by J&K Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) for the month of April, 2024 and also under the insightful directions and supervision of Adnan Sayeed, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Samba, (Pr. District & Sessions Judge, Samba), District Legal Services Authority, Samba observed ‘International Labour Day, 2024’ under the theme ‘Social Justice and Decent Work for All’ by organising a legal awareness programme on the relevant provisions of Labour Laws for the workers of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited today at Emcure Pharmaceutical Co Ltd , SIDCO Industrial Complex Bari Brahmana here.
The Chairman DLSA, who was Chief Guest on the occasion, in his special address greeted the workers on International Labour Day, 2024.
He also discussed the historical background and importance of this day as well as New Codes of Labour Law i.e. Wage Code, Social Security Code, The Occupational Safety, Heath and Working Conditions Code 2020 and the Industrial Relations Code.
Assistant Labour Commissioner, Samba, Amil Khateeb in his address discussed the mandate of the department of Labour in district as well as the challenges being faced by the workers of the unorganized sector.
Legal Aid Counsel, DLSA Samba, Hitesh Sharma, who was the speaker of the program highlighted the relevant social security provisions existing for the workers under different Labour laws with special emphasis on the Employees State Insurance Act.
The programme was attended by officials and workers of the Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Legal Aid Counsels, Staff and PLVs of DLSA Samba.