Amaravati, May 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy greeted workers on the occasion of International Labour Day.

Chandrababu Naidu took to ‘X’ to greet ‘brothers and sisters in the workforce and the farming community.’

“Regardless of one’s profession, it is our duty to accord equal respect to every individual who toils. This is a historic day that recognizes the rights of the working class – those who labor tirelessly, day and night. If agriculture – the very backbone of our nation’s economic progress – continues to advance, it is solely due to the sheer hard work and strength of our farmers and farm laborers,” he said.

“The nation can truly move forward on the path of progress only when workers and farmers walk together in unity. For this very reason, the coalition government is constantly devising strategic plans and taking proactive steps to ensure the welfare of both workers and farmers. It is currently implementing numerous welfare and development schemes dedicated to the working community,” he added.

On the occasion of ‘May Day’, Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer extended greetings to all the workers and said the invaluable contribution of workers in building a strong and self-reliant society.

Their hard work and dedication are the foundation of the nation’s growth and prosperity, he said.

Telangana Chief Minister extended heartfelt greetings to all working communities on the occasion of International Workers Day.

The Chief Minister said in a message that his government was moving forward in tune with the spirit of the working class and affirmed that the workers would receive due respect and dignity in the government.

The CM noted that the workers are the true partners in the development of the Telangana State, envisioned by his government. The new industrial policy being implemented by the state government would contribute significantly to the upliftment and empowerment of the workforce, he said.

Reiterating that the “people’s government” was giving top priority to the welfare and well-being of workers, CM Revanth Reddy said that, inspired by the spirit of May Day, the government was implementing numerous welfare and developmental programmes.

The Chief Minister said the government already launched the Rs 5 lakh accident insurance scheme for gig workers employed in the unorganised sector and also introduced the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Welfare Act.

The Chief Minister highlighted that the government introduced a slew of initiatives with the sole objective of workers’ welfare, and lakhs of people are securing employment directly and indirectly. Long-pending appointments on compassionate grounds in various government departments were also made.

He noted that the government was releasing bonuses ahead of the Dasara and Diwali festivals to the workers of Singareni company, which has been playing an important role in the state’s development and stands as a beacon of pride for the entire nation.

The CM also said that, for the first time in the history of Singareni, the government provided a bonus of Rs 5,000 to each contract worker. With the cooperation of banks, the state government was providing insurance coverage worth Rs one crore to the Singareni workers. Special measures are also being taken to ensure the welfare of Telangana workers employed in Gulf countries. Rs 5 lakh financial assistance will be provided to the kin of the Telangana workers who passed away in the Gulf countries.

–IANS

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