VC National Commission for Safai Karamchari reviews welfare measures for Safai Karamcharis in J&K

Jammu : Vice Chairperson, National Commission for SafaiKaramchari, SmtAnjanaPanwaron Monday chaired a meeting of senior officers of different departments to take stock of various welfare measures for SafaiKaramcharis of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Vice Chairperson took stock of various initi atives/activities undertaken by the various departments for the welfare of the SafaiKaramcharis.
She also interacted with the representatives of various SafaiKaramchari Associations and listened to their problems while ensuring resolution of their genuine issues.
The VC took comprehensive details about working of JMC and other Municipal Committees and working condition of employees working in these institutions. The Commissioner JMC also briefed the meeting about the present status of working and steps being taken for the welfare of SafaiKaramcharis.
The VC directed Commissioner JMC to take necessary steps for the fulfilment of the demands of SafaiKaramcharis in the Corporation and other committees like filing up of vacant posts.
She also directed health authorities to provide proper Health Checkups of the SafaiKaramcharis during holding the health camps by the Health department.
She also directed the concerned to provide uniforms alongwith shoes, rain coats on seasonal basis.
The VC directed concerned officers to provide group Insurance cover and Ayushman Health Card to all SafaiKaramcharis those not been covered so far, so that they can take benefit from these schemes.
The VC also took stock of salaries/wages of skilled/unskilled SafaiKaramcharis and directed concerned to enhance thier salary/wages before disbursing those salaries on time.
The VC directed to construct Community Hall for SafaiKaramcharis with provide at least one room for library.
The VC stressed for the meetings with the SafaiKaramchari at least once in a month and listen their issues being faced by them day to day and redressed the same accordingly.
The VC issued instruction to MD, SC, ST & BC Corporation to organise awareness camps with regard to benefits like education loans, housing loans etc.
She also instructed Chief Education Officer Jammu and police department for fulfilling the vacant posts of SafaiKaramcharis and creation of fresh posts in their departments.
Among others, Commissioner JMC, Rahul Yadav, ADC Jammu, Chief Medical Officer, Managing Director, SC, ST & BC Corporation, senior officers of police and other concerned departments also attended the meeting.