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Health facilities should be ensured for workers: Anil Vij

November 28, 2024 06:21 PM
Health facilities should be ensured for workers: Anil Vij

Labour Minister held a meeting with senior officials of the department and gave instructions

Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, November 28 –

Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij held a meeting with senior officials of the Labour Department here today, and instructed that regular inspections of all factories in the state must be ensured. He said that violations of labour laws would not be tolerated in any manner and instructed that strict legal action be taken against factories not adhering to labour regulations.

Vij also directed the officials to ensure the protection of workers' rights and ensure effective compliance with all labour laws and regulations. Additionally, he directed that a detailed record of all inspections and activities be maintained.

The Labour Minister also addressed the issue of health insurance and healthcare facilities for workers. He instructed officials that all registered workers should receive health services based on their needs, and emphasized the importance of taking concrete steps to include unregistered workers under the coverage of health services.

Vij reiterated that the safety and health of workers are the government's top priorities. 

 

 
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