Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant reiterating its commitment to the welfare of workers said that exploitation of workers would not be allowed and added that they shouldn’t come on the road to get their issues resolved but can have proper dialogue for which the doors of the Government are always open.
The Chief Minister Dr Sawant was speaking at the Vishwakarma Jayanti function organized by the Office of the Commissioner , Labour & Employment at Patto Panaji today. The Chief Minister also confered Vishwakarma Adarsh Kamgar Award 2024 on the occasion.
The Chief Minister further said the worker class from unorganized sector were not considered in terms of development earlier will be recognized hereafter and any issues with regards to their welfare would be addressed.
Emphasizing the intention of the Government to create work culture, the Chief Minister said that the Government lays thrust on creating skilled manpower. In order to accomplish this objective, the Government has implemented some schemes, financial assistance for upgradation of education and home loan with low interest for employees from the private sector. The recipients of Vishwakarma Adarsh Kamgar Award 2024 were also complimented by the Chief Minister.
Minister for Labour & Employment Shri Atanasio Monserrate while highlighting the significance of Vishwakarma Jayanti, said that we are not just celebrating, but paying a tribute to the tireless efforts and remarkable contributions of our workers, who are the true architects of our State’s progress and prosperity. We are taking significant steps towards empowering our workforce and the youth of our State. I am delighted to announce that, at the hands of our Chief Minister, we will be launching two crucial initiatives – the introduction of a new channel of communication and support for the youth of our State—the launch of a WhatsApp group and a dedicated WhatsApp number. This initiative is designed to provide our youths and job seekers with direct access to information and upcoming activity updates. It will serve as a platform where they can stay informed about the various Employment activities available to them.
The Minister further said that this initiative is a reflection of our commitment to not only support our current workforce but also to invest in the future generation of workers and leaders.
As we launch these initiatives, let us remember that our true strength lies in the hands of our workers, artisans, and craftsmen. It is through their skills, creativity, dedication that our State continues to thrive, he added.
The Minister extending his warm greetings on this auspicious occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti urged all to reaffirm our commitment to their welfare, to fostering an environment where their hard work is recognized and to ensure that every worker has the opportunity to discharge their responsibilities to their full potential.
The recipient of the Vishwakarma Adarsh Kamgar Award 2024 and who received the same at hands of Chief Minister were Shri. Vinod Naik, Operator, M/s. Sonatapes Private Limited, Corlim, Goa; Shri. Ramchandra Prabhugaonkar, Technician, M/s. Betts India Limited, Verna IDC; Shri. Chandrappa B, Shipwright, SK, Material Organization (Goa), Indian Navy Shri. Umesh Lamani, Welder, INS Hansa, Indian Navy; Pascimento Dionizio Lobo, Senior Tinsmith/Welder, M/s. Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited; Shri. Prabhakar Dattaram Dessai, Production Assistant, M/s. Schiffer & Menezes India Pvt. Ltd., Verna IDC; Shri. Hanumanta Jayappa Harijan,, Workman, Vasco Municipality; Shri. Megha Pereira, Sweeper, Corporation of the City of Panaji; Shri. Baptista Fernandes, Workman, Margao Municipality and Shri. Samar Biswash, Workman, IPHB Girls Hostel Construction Site, Goa
Secretary Labour & Employment Shri Sandip Jaques IAS Trade Union Leader Adv. Raju Mangueshkar, Shri Prasanna Utagi, Kamgaraancho Ekvott, Shri Subhash Naik George and Head Goa Municipal Employees Association Shri Keshav Prabhu, Goa Trade & Commercial Workers Union leader Shri Suhas Naik and staff of Labour and Employment department were among those who attended the function.
