Govt lauded for announcing aid to labourers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 15 2021:
All Manipur Rickshaw Drivers and Pullers' Association (AMRDPA) has conveyed gratitude to the state government over its announcement of providing monetary assistance to workers/labourers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a statement, Association president Th Basanta said that the pandemic has been extremely difficult on daily wage earners including workers/labourers.
As such, the state cabinet's decision of sanctioning Rs 10 crore and extend monetary assistance to the daily wage earners and workers/labourers is highly appreciated.
"The monetary assistance will be provided to street vendors, farmers, daily wage earners, rickshaw pullers, public transport drivers, school van drivers, artisans and auto-drivers through the Directorate of Social Welfare after careful selection of deserving beneficiaries by the deputy commissioners of the respective districts.
Nonetheless, the selection of beneficiaries is a huge matter and should be done accordingly to ensure transparency and avoid any issues", he added.
To ensure proper delivery, the organisations or associations of the trade or occupation concerned should be given the power to select the beneficiaries.
Thus, an Association for Rickshaw pullers, AMRDPA will do its duty in selecting the deserving beneficiaries, he said, while appealing to the government to select the beneficiaries who have been verified by the respective organisations or associations.