LAGATAR24 NETWORK
Ranchi, Aug.28: On the instructions of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, delegates of the labour department visited Leh-Ladakh. The purpose of the visit was made to take stock of the conditions of migrant workers hailing from Jharkhand working for the Border Roads Organisation.
The issue of illegal employment of Santhali workers by registered labour agencies in Ladakh was raised during the visit. The delegation urged the officials of Leh Ladakh and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to further improve the condition of the workers.
Labourers from the Santhal tribal workers of Jharkhand have a special contribution towards the infrastructure development of the nation. They have made immense contributions to the Border Road Organisation as well.
Skilled and hardworking workers of Jharkhand have played an important role in timely completion of BRO projects like Himank, Vijayak and Yojak in Leh Ladakh.
In a meeting organised by the labour secretary in Ladakh, the delegation directed the BRO to equip the migrant workers of the state with necessary defense resources during their work.
Earlier also, the Jharkhand government had provided all possible help to the labourers. Even during the COVID induced lockdown, the state government ensured the labourers are brought back to their home state safely by air.
