The Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis has initiated a multi-pronged plan costing Rs 90 million for social welfare of industrial workers of the country, disclosed Mrs Razia Zubairi, director general Directorate of Workers Education.
Talking to Media persons at Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Thursday, she said that under this plan several projects pertaining to industrial workers would be initiated in various parts of the country.
Mrs Razia disclosed that the government has decided to establish training centres at Sialkot and Gujranwala shortly aimed at providing training facilities to the industrial workers and their kids in the field of computer etc.
The step was being taken keeping in view the importance and wide-range export activities of Sialkot and Gujranwala, she said.
The DG further said that the government was concentrating on resolving the problems of industrial workers on top priority basis and in this regard, many a steps have already been taken.
"It is a clear fact that the government is making strenuous efforts for maintaining smooth and strong relations between the employers and employees for ensuring healthy industrial activities in the country," she added.
WORKERS' EXPORT: She said that the purpose of these efforts was to eliminate the chances of industrial disputes and to keep the economic wheel in full motion in the country.
Mrs Razia disclosed that export of industrial workers to various countries had been considerably increased in the recent past and would be further increased.
She said that the government has decided to export multi-skilled labourers to Europe, Malaysia and Middle East countries adding that the step was being taken keeping in view the demands and requirements of these countries.
For this purpose, the government has adopted concrete measures for imparting training to the industrial workers in different trade fields, she added.
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