The Sindh government has introduced a new initiative, the Workers Welfare Card, designed to provide essential welfare benefits for industrial workers across the province.
The scheme, announced by Secretary of Labor Rafique Qureshi, aims to improve the quality of life for workers by offering a range of facilities and support.
Here is the list of key benefits which workers will receive under this new program:
Accidental Health Insurance
Workers will be entitled to accidental health insurance coverage worth Rs 700,000, which will be accessible at over 270 hospitals across Pakistan.
E-Motorcycles, Sewing Machines for Industrial Women
As part of a flagship project, 10,000 e-motorcycles will be distributed to industrial women and minority workers.
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Aiming to empower female workers, the Sindh government will provide sewing machines to women in the industrial sector.
Marriage and Death Grants
The Workers Welfare Card will streamline access to financial support for workers and their families. Through the card, workers can easily apply for marriage grants and death grants, which are intended to help relieve financial burdens.
Simplified Access to Welfare Facilities
The Workers Welfare Card will eliminate the need for workers to stand in long lines for various welfare services. All facilities, including health insurance, grants, and other benefits, can be accessed easily through the Workers Welfare Card.
Protection against Worker Exploitation
The card also serves as a mechanism for worker registration, with a strong stress on protecting workers’ rights across the province.
The Sindh government has warned of strict action against industries that fail to register workers, ensuring that exploitation will not be tolerated.
