Municipal Corporation is committed to the welfare of Safai Karamcharis
*Commissioner meets with the newly elected safaikarmachari union, takes note of their grievances*
*Chandigarh, May 15*:- Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, on Monday had an interaction with the newly constituted safai karamchari union and its office bearers in a coordination meeting at the MCC.
The meeting was part of an exercise to study the socio-economic, health and hygiene, safety equipments to the safai karamcharis and take stock of grievances or gaps in welfare measures from personal interactions and through representations.
The Commissioner appreciated the Safai Karamcharis for their devotion to duty and contribution in helping the Corporation to upgrade in the Swacchh Bharat Ranking and for maintaining cleanliness in the city.
Applauding the efforts of the Safai Karamcharis, she expressed hope that they will continue the good work and assured that their genuine demands/concerns would be addressed by the Corporation.
She exhorted the Safai Karamcharis present during the meeting to make full use of the welfare schemes such as health and hygiene camps, uniforms, safety kits and health insurance etc. She particularly emphasized on the need for Safai Karamcharis to give good education to their children so that they can lead respectable life.
The Commissioner apprised the office bearers of union about various schemes being run by the Corporation for the welfare of Safai Karamcharis and their children. She said that their demands of appointing children of deceased safaikarmacharis on compassionate grounds will be ensured.
She assured the union that all efforts shall be made make GPF payment on the day of retirement.
It was discussed that health check ups need to be a constant process.
It was also assured that very soon, Safai booths shall be set up for the convenience of the Safai karamcharis especially the women .
