Srinagar, June 24:S. Charandeep Singh (JKAS), Labour Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir, conducted a field visit to Sonamarg on Tuesday to review the ongoing registration of service providers for the ShriAmarnathji Yatra (SANJY) 2025. He also inspected labour welfare measures at major infrastructure sites, including the Zojila and Z-Morh Tunnels.
At the SANJY Registration Camp in Sonamarg, the Labour Commissioner interacted with service providers and reviewed the registration process being facilitated by the Labour Department. He directed the Nodal Officer (Assistant Labour Commissioner, Ganderbal) to ensure that the registration of all service providers is carried out in a smooth, efficient, and hassle-free manner. He emphasized timely issuance of RFID cards to the registered individuals, as per the schedule prescribed by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board.
A total of 9,224 service providers have been registered at the Ganderbal Axis so far. Across all registration points, the Labour Department has achieved 88.6 % of its target, having registered 23,787 out of the total target of 26,850 service providers.
Following this, the Labour Commissioner visited the under-construction Zojila and Z-Morh Tunnels, two vital infrastructure projects in the region. At these worksites, he interacted extensively with both workers and management representatives to assess the implementation of labour laws and welfare schemes.
During the interaction, he enquired about key aspects of worker welfare including, Timely payment of wages, Occupational safety and health standards, Provision of transit accommodation for non-local workers, Awareness and registration under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Act, Coverage under social security schemes such as Employees' State Insurance (ESIC) and Provident Fund (PF).
The Labour Commissioner stressed upon the management the importance of adhering to all applicable labour laws in both letter and spirit. He conducted an inspection of on-site health facilities and reiterated that the welfare of workers must remain a top priority, especially in large-scale infrastructure projects.
This visit underscores the commitment of the Labour Department, J&K, to ensuring not only the seamless organization of the SANJY but also the protection of workers’ rights and welfare in alignment with statutory labour frameworks.
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