Zafar Chishti
TOBA TEK SINGH: Assistant Director Labour Welfare Department Toba Tek Singh, Qamar Abbas Warraich has said that, owing to the special efforts of MPA and Chairman Standing Committee on Labour Punjab Chaudhry Amjad Ali Javed, the Punjab government through the Workers Welfare Board has introduced various welfare initiatives to improve the living standards of the working class, provide financial security to workers’ families and secure a brighter future for their children.He said the initiatives aim to reduce the financial difficulties faced by workers, provide relief to deserving families and improve their access to essential facilities, particularly in education and healthcare.According to Qamar Abbas Warraich, various financial assistance programmes and welfare facilities are being provided for eligible workers associated with industrial and commercial establishments, brick kilns, private educational institutions, private hospitals and other deserving sectors. Under these initiatives, Rs100 million has been allocated for death grants, while up to Rs60 million has been earmarked for merit grants to provide financial assistance to eligible families and encourage talented students to pursue their education.He further stated that an unlimited talent scholarship programme is among the major initiatives aimed at providing workers’ children with opportunities to pursue quality education and higher studies. Other facilities include free education at Workers Welfare Schools, free medical treatment for eligible workers and their families and a free Hajj scheme.
He said these measures were intended to ensure that the children of labourers were not deprived of educational opportunities because of financial constraints and that deserving families could benefit from essential social welfare services.The assistant director explained that death grants provide financial assistance to the legal heirs of eligible workers who die during employment, while merit grants and educational scholarships help encourage talented students and support their academic progress. These initiatives can also help deserving students continue their education and pursue higher qualifications. Similarly, free medical treatment is intended to reduce the financial burden of healthcare expenses on eligible families. Qamar Abbas Warraich urged workers and their families to contact the relevant office to obtain information about eligibility criteria, registration procedures and the documents required to apply for these facilities. He advised applicants to ensure that their applications and supporting documents were complete to facilitate the verification and processing procedure.For further information regarding the welfare schemes and application procedures, workers and eligible families can contact 0300-7620021, the number provided in the advertisement. They may also visit the Labour Department Office on Civil Lines Road Toba Tek Singh for guidance and assistance.
Describing these welfare initiatives as an important step towards the protection of workers’ rights and social security, the department highlighted the vital contribution of the working class to the country’s economy and industrial development. However, applicants have been advised to verify the eligibility requirements, terms and conditions, approved grant amounts and application deadlines for each scheme directly with the relevant Labour Welfare Office before applying.
