ANINI, 27 Sep: The Dibang Valley district labour and employment office organised an awareness programme on the new labour codes and child labour at the 62 RCC GREF camp here on Sunday, with the objective of sensitising labourers and staffers to their rights, welfare benefits, statutory provisions and responsibilities under the labour laws.

The programme was an initiative of District Labour Officer (i/c) Dr Osunam Borang.

Addressing the gathering, Borang highlighted the importance and relevance of the provisions of the New Labour Codes, 2020, particularly those concerning workers' rights, wages, working conditions and social security. The participants were sensitised to provisions relating to minimum wages, timely payment of wages, mandatory appointment letters and wage slips, prescribed working hours, and other basic employment-related rights and protections.

The programme also highlighted the importance of crèche facilities for workers' children, particularly in workplaces where such facilities are applicable, and the need for employers and workers to remain aware of their respective rights and responsibilities.

Arunachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Anini staffer Neelam Tayu briefed the participants on various welfare schemes and benefits available to registered construction workers. She highlighted benefits relating to education, medical assistance, marriage, maternity and funeral assistance, among other welfare measures available under the board.

Town Magistrate Gemin Tayeng sensitised the participants to the importance of compliance with the Inner Line Permit (ILP) requirements and the need to prevent violations.

Dibang Valley Child Welfare Committee chairperson Runa Elapra created awareness on the provisions relating to child labour, emphasising the protection of children from exploitation, and unlawful employment. He also highlighted the responsibility of the community and stakeholders in preventing child labour and safeguarding children's rights.

The programme provided a platform for interaction between government officials, workers and other stakeholders, covering important aspects of labour rights, minimum wages, working conditions, social security, child protection, ILP compliance and welfare schemes. (DIPRO)