Islamabad, February 08, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Advisor was briefed on the ongoing and planned housing projects for the workers in Islamabad and Taxila. He said that the labour and working class was at the heart of Prime Minister’s vision to uphold the living standards of the population. He stressed that these projects must be completed on priority basis and all facilities should be provided therein. He also reviewed the performance of Death and Marriage grants, as well as educational scholarships being provided by WWF to the registered workers.

He emphasized that the process of disbursement of these grants should be streamlined and workers must be facilitated since these are critical times of their lives. He stated that educational scholarships should be expanded to maximize coverage and provide a better opportunity to the future generations of workers. He listened to the issues and hurdles of the administration of the Workers Welfare Fund and ensured full support in all respect. He said that the ministry is keen to promote Workers Welfare Fund in order to safeguard rights of each and every worker of the country.

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