10 lakh labourers to be registered for free across Punjab: Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the government will remove the registration fee for 10 lakh labourers across the state as part of a special campaign aimed at encouraging maximum participation. The announcement was made during a recent public address, where Mann outlined the plan to waive the fee and simplify the registration process for workers.

The special campaign is designed to boost enrolment and ensure that more labourers can access the benefits and protections associated with official registration. By eliminating the fee, the administration hopes to remove a financial obstacle that has limited sign‑ups in the past.

Official registration of labourers is a key step for securing rights, obtaining welfare benefits and ensuring legal compliance in the workplace. The move is expected to increase the number of workers who are formally registered, thereby expanding the reach of state‑run schemes and improving overall labour market transparency.

While details about the exact timeline of the campaign have not been specified, the chief minister emphasized that the initiative will be rolled out promptly to achieve the target of registering 10 lakh labourers. The government has indicated that existing registration centres will remain open and that additional support will be provided to facilitate the process.

The announcement comes amid broader efforts by the Punjab government to strengthen labour welfare measures and improve the administrative framework for workers in the state.

With the fee removed, labourers are expected to find the registration process more accessible, potentially leading to higher participation rates and better coverage of labour rights across Punjab.

Source: Hindustan Times