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| Labour Department organises awareness camps, welfare activities in Poonch | | | Early Times Report
POONCH, May 2: To mark International Workers' Day, the Office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner Poonch organized a series of awareness and welfare activities across the district to promote labour rights and social security.
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, traces its origins to the labour movement of the late 19th century, particularly the Haymarket Affair in the United States, which highlighted the demand for an eight-hour workday.
As part of the celebrations, multiple awareness camps were hosted at different locations. A medical Camp was organized at the local Bus Stand in coordination with the Health Department. The camp witnessed significant participation from labourers, daily wagers, construction workers and members of the unorganized sector.
During the camp, representatives of labourers actively shared their concerns related to wages, job security, occupational safety and access to welfare schemes. Officials from the Labour Department addressed these issues and conducted awareness sessions on various Government of India social security schemes including: Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) - providing accidental death and disability coverage at a nominal premium.
They were further acquainted to Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) - offering life insurance coverage and Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) - ensuring old-age pension benefits for unorganized workers.
Officials also highlighted the importance and benefits of registration under the e-Shram portal, which enables workers to access centralized social security benefits and the Labour Card to gain eligibility for financial assistance, education support and health benefits.
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