Welfare and safety of workers top on govt. agenda, asserts Labour Minister Subhash
Labour Minister Vasamsetti Subhash emphasized the coalition government's commitment to worker welfare, safety, and employment. He highlighted the restoration of welfare schemes for construction workers and the establishment of 'Labour Addas' for various support services. The government aims to create 20 lakh jobs while ensuring strict safety standards in industries.
- ▪The government is prioritizing the welfare, safety, employment, and healthcare of workers in the State.
- ▪Labour Minister Subhash criticized the previous government for neglecting labour welfare and highlighted the restoration of several welfare schemes.
- ▪The government is conducting health screenings for construction workers and establishing modern ESI hospitals across Andhra Pradesh.
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Labour Minister Vasamsetti Subhash has said the coalition government is giving top priority to the welfare, safety, employment, and healthcare of workers in the State.The Labour Department hosted ‘Shramashakti and Best Management Awards–2026’ here on Wednesday. On the occasion, the Minister stated that the government considered both workers and management as “two eyes” of industrial development and was working towards maintaining a balanced approach between labour welfare and industrial growth.“When a worker enters a workplace, it is equivalent to placing his life in the hands of the employer, and therefore industries must ensure strict safety standards and protective measures for employees,” he said.Criticising the previous government for neglecting labour welfare, Mr.
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