Centre asks states to help migrant labourers


New Delhi, Apr 16 (IANS): Just days after a sea of migrant workers was seen in Mumbai's Bandra area, the central government, here on Thursday, asked the state governments to ensure adequate arrangements for them.

"The cabinet secretary has asked all state Chief Secretaries to ensure adequate arrangements for safety, shelter and food security of migrant labourers and stranded persons," a letter by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting read.

In the letter, the Cabinet Secretary asked states that the District Collectors must appoint nodal officers who would be responsible for coordinating the arrangements for migrant labourers.

"Each camp should be put in charge of a senior officer," it added.

 

  

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