Doda : District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda Krishan Lal, along with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartik Shrotriya, Friday chaired a meeting with representatives from major construction companies, contractors and project managers to review issues concerning migrant labourers engaged in the ongoing development projects in the district.
The meeting was held in the VC Room of the DC Office and attended by representatives from NHIDCL, Srishti Infrastructure Limited, E5 Infrastructure Private Limited, MCPL, SSN Infra Pvt. Ltd., AL Construction Limited, Ambience Resort Bhaderwah and other contractors executing works in the district.
Reviewing the status of migrant labourers employed by different establishments, the DDC emphasized strict adherence to the provisions of labour laws. He directed the employers to ensure registration of each worker and maintain an updated record of their deployment and comply with all statutory requirements relating to their welfare, safety and working conditions.
The DDC further directed the contractors and project authorities to register every non-local worker under the applicable government insurance schemes so that they receive the benefits of social security and financial protection. He also instructed them to furnish the complete list of non-local labourers engaged by their respective establishments to the district administration for proper documentation, monitoring and verification.
The DDC stressed that maintaining accurate records of migrant workers is essential for effective coordination among departments, ensuring their welfare and strengthening security and regulatory oversight. He called upon all stakeholders to extend full cooperation to the District Administration and ensure complete compliance with the prescribed guidelines.
The participating agencies were instructed to furnish comprehensive details of the migrant labourers engaged in their respective projects without delay and to strictly adhere to all applicable labour laws.
