Severe labour shortage puts dairy farmers in quandary

Ludhiana | Wednesday | 4th December, 2019

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Our CorrespondentMandi Ahmedgarh, Dec 3Owners of small scale and cottage industry, besides dairy farms have been in a quandary over labour crunch as migrants continue to return to their respective states. Reason: A large number of migrants have extended their leaves on the pretext of social and family events. Pardeep Sethi, an office-bearer of the Cattle Feed Manufacturers Association, said almost all the units registered with the association has been suffering from severe labour crunch. “Workers have sought leave on the pretext of social and family events. “Contrary to our belief that migrants will return after harvesting of paddy, they have got their leaves extended,” said Sharma..