Haryana to Establish Social Security Board for Organized Workers
Haryana to set up social security board for organised workers: Saini
Hindustan Times
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the creation of a state social security board aimed at uplifting organized workers, including auto drivers. This initiative aligns with the vision of a developed India by 2047 and emphasizes the importance of labor in economic growth.
- 01Haryana will establish a social security board for organized workers.
- 02The initiative aims to include auto drivers in social security benefits.
- 03Minimum wages in Haryana have increased significantly to ₹19,425.
- 04Over 54.32 lakh workers are registered on the e-Shram portal.
- 05Appointment letters for eligible workers will be issued by June 15.
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On Sunday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the establishment of a state social security board to enhance the social and economic welfare of organized workers, including auto drivers. Speaking at a labor awareness program in Gurugram, Saini emphasized the role of labor as a fundamental pillar of the economy, crucial for achieving the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by 2047. He highlighted that Haryana is the first state to implement a 35% increase in minimum basic wages, which have risen from ₹2,903 in 2005 to ₹19,425 currently. Additionally, he noted that 54.32 lakh workers are registered on the e-Shram portal, with an incentive of ₹1,100 offered for registration. Saini assured that appointment letters for eligible workers will be distributed by June 15.
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The establishment of the social security board will provide organized workers, including auto drivers, with essential social security benefits, improving their economic stability.
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