Migrant worker's day held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 02 2020:
Under the aegis of National Federation of Indian Women, the All Manipur Nupi Marup observed 'Migrant Workers Day" among 18 other States on June 1 .
It may be noted that NFIW general secretary, A Raja had instructed all the State units to observe the day to express solidarity to the migrant workers who lost their lives during the COVID-19 induced Nationwide lockdown.
Beside the observation, All Manipur Nupi Marup has appealed the authorities concerned to avail PDS items without missing any low income groups, increase working days of MGNREGA, generate employment among the urban households and extend financial assistance to unorganised labours during such hardships of lockdown.