Punjab MP writes to CM over migrant labourers issue

Highlighting the issues of migrant workers, Rajya Sabha MP wrote a letter to Punjab CM Caption Amrinder Singh suggesting steps to ensure physical safety and economic security of them.

Chandigarh: Rajya Sabha MP Pratap Singh Bajwa wrote a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amrinder Singh suggesting steps to ensure physical safety and economic security of migrant labourers in Punjab.

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In a letter, Mr Bajwa called these labourers the backbone of Punjabi economy, highlighting their importance to the industrial and agricultural sectors in the state.

He urged the government to open Government schools, colleges, ITI and other government offices that are closed to house these labourers immediately.

The MP pointed out that harvest season will begin in mid-April, and without these labourers, the entire harvest could be lost.

Highlighting the necessity of these labourers, Pratap Singh Bajwa also asked the Chief Minister to pay these individuals a minimum wage for the next 15 days to ensure their financial security.

Also, he suggested that the government work with social sector organisations, socio-religious organisations and NGOs on this issue.

Earlier Punjab Chief Minister capt Amarinder Singh had a telephonic conversation with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on migrant labourers issue.