6 lakh unorganised sector workers to be registered

Bengaluru | Friday | 29th November, 2019

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By Express News ServiceBENGALURU: In order to implement the Pradhan Mantri Maan Dhan Yojana in Karnataka, the construction and other labourers’ board have decided to register 6 lakh workers from the unorganised sector, said Minister of Labour Suresh Kumar on Thursday. He held a meeting of the Labour Department to check the progress of various works. Under this scheme, workers have to deposit Rs 200 a month and they will get 3,000 per month as pension after they turn 60. Rules are being framed for Swiggy, Ola, Uber and Zomato workers, with the help of experts from National Law School. He ordered a pilot project for implementation of Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka scheme in Mysuru..