Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 31: Minister for Higher Education, Labour and Employment, Abdul Gani Malik today said that Government is committed to safeguard the interests of Labour class and several steps have been initiated for the upliftment of poor and down trodden section of the society.
The Minister was addressing a high level officers meeting here today convened to revive wages of labour class.
The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner, Finance, Mohammad Iqbal Khanday, Commissioner Secretary Labour and Employment, Yadullaha, Labour Commissioner, Sayed Intayat-ullaha, Trade Union Leader employer and employees working in various construction agencies.
The meeting decided for enhancement of present wages of unskilled labour from Rs. 110 to Rs. 150, semi- skilled labour from Rs. 150 to 175 and skilled Labour from Rs. 200 to Rs. 225. Similarly, Ministerial Supervisory account staff will get Rs. 200 against Rs. 175 being paid earlier.
The meeting also discussed the matter related to variable Dearness Allowance. It was decided that the matter will be given consideration in next Advisory Board meeting.
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