- Central and State Governments committed to the welfare of workers;
- Rs 600 crore transferred for 27 thousand labour families;
- Gig workers in the state now also get the benefit of Sambal Yojana
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that numerous central and state government schemes are in place for the benefit of workers. Now, workers in the unorganized sector are also being offered the benefits of the Sambal Yojana. These include gig workers and platform workers who deliver various consumer goods. He praised the department for providing the benefits of the scheme to 3,529 gig workers in the state for the first time. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that it is our responsibility to register eligible workers in this sector and provide them with assistance and social security.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav made these remarks while transferring a grant of ₹600 crore to more than 27,000 worker families under the Chief Minister’s Public Welfare (Sambal) Scheme with a single click from the ministerial meeting room. Labor Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel was also present on the occasion. Administrative officers, workers from across the state’s districts, and public representatives were present at the transfer.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that a unique initiative, Labor Star Rating, has been launched in the state. Under this system, industrial organizations are working to ensure the health and safety of workers. Establishments will be assessed and encouraged for their best performance through Labor Star Rating. This will enhance the credibility of industrial organizations that better comply with labor laws. 554 factories in the state have voluntarily adopted the Labor Star Rating system.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that it is the responsibility of the Labor Department, labor organizations, and citizens to encourage the implementation of the Labor Star Rating system in the establishments from which they make purchases. Priority should also be given to purchasing products and services from institutions that are committed to the rights and welfare of workers.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the Central Government has enacted four new labor codes. The State Government will also prepare and implement rules in accordance with these codes. No stone will be left unturned to ensure that as many workers as possible benefit from the Central and State Government schemes implemented for the benefit of workers. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expected other districts to be as active in providing ex-gratia assistance to workers as Balaghat, Dhar, Sagar, Jabalpur, and Khargone, the five districts that have performed best under the Sambal Yojana.
Labor, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Mr. Patel expressed confidence in Chief Minister Dr. Yadav’s labor-friendly policies and thanked him for prioritizing labor welfare. Minister Mr. Patel said that 18.3 million workers have already joined the scheme, which was launched in 2018 for the benefit of workers. So far, assistance of more than ₹7,720 crore has been provided to beneficiaries in more than 827,000 cases.
On the occasion of transferring funds to the workers, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav extended his best wishes to Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Additional Secretary of the Labor Department, on his retirement day for his future life. Secretary of the Chief Minister’s Office, Mr. Alok Singh, Secretary of the Labor Department, Mr. M. Raghuraj, and other officials were present at the meeting.