Secretary Labour & Employment Shri Apurva Chandra outlined the key budget announcements for migrant workers and labourers and those related to employment generation. Addressing a press briefing here today on Budget announcements 2021, he explained various labour initiatives and issues. Besides, he briefed on the rationalization of tax free incomes on Provident Funds. He highlighted the following.
One Nation One Ration Card: – It will benefit migrant workers, building and workers, textile sector workers and other construction other workers. • Beneficiaries can claim their ration anywhere in the country. This scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Food and Public Distribution. – Migrant workers, in particular, will benefit from the scheme. – Those staying away from families can partially claim their ration where they are stationed, while their family in their native places can their claim the rest.
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