MP CM Shivraj Chouhan to deposit Rs 1 thousand in migrant labour’s account
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that migrant labour’s accounts will be credited with sum of 1 thousand each, amid the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of pandemic coronavirus.
Apart from the depositing of money to the labourers' accounts, Chouhan said that he is in talks with Chief Ministers of other states to arrange food and water for migrant labourers.
In order to ensure that money is transferred into the accounts, Chouhan requested all MPs and MLAs to maintain a database of all the labourers stranded in other areas so that accounts are created and the money is deposited.
As labourers find it difficult to find work after the harvesting season is over, the Chouhan said that in view of the situation, arrangements for their food would be made as well.
"Today, we have decided that Rs 1,000 would be deposited in every labourer's account. I appeal to all the migrated labourers that there is no need to worry. In case, more money is required, the money shall be credited in the accounts. In the times of trouble, the government stands in solidarity with you all," said Chouhan.
"Many workers of Madhya Pradesh are stranded in other states and are unable to return homes due to the extension of the national lockdown. We have even spoken to other state Chief Ministers as well for the workers' accommodation and food," he added.
"I have instructed all collectors to make arrangements for the labourers. There should not be a shortage of ration for them as well," he stated.
Speaking on labourers not having ration cards, Chouhan said, "We would provide two-month ration free of cost -- five kg for every person. But if people do not have ration cards, they would also be given ration cards as well."
See What’s Next in Tech With the Fast Forward Newsletter
Tweets From @varindiamag
Nothing to see here - yet
When they Tweet, their Tweets will show up here.