NBOCWWB organized three-day awareness campaign and field registration at Old Riphyim Village, Wokha from October 13 to 15. (DIPR Photo)
Wokha, October 15 (MExN): Department of Labour under Nagaland Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (NBOCWWB) organized three-day awareness campaign and field registration at Old Riphyim Village, Wokha from October 13 to 15. The programme was organized by Old Riphyim Village Gazetted Officers Forum (ORGOF), stated a DIPR report.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kekhrie Yhome, Chairman, NBOCWWB highlighted that 1283 villages have been recognized by Government of Nagaland. He stated that his team is actively involved in sensitising the people about the various benefits available for the builders and construction workers where beneficiaries are identified and guide them in availing the benefits available. He urged and encouraged the workers to take up works in building and construction works as it has the potential to earn livelihood for ones sustainability.
Delivering the keynote address, T Chubayanger, CEO, NBOCWWB said that the dedication and cooperation from the workers, the range leaders and ORGOF made the scheme a reality. He said that digital and online facility has been made for easy registration making it convenient for the unregistered workers and he therefore encourage the unregistered workers to register themselves with complete documentation.
He reminded the registered workers to renew their registration on time and follow the laid down guidelines so that the beneficiaries do not face problem in the process of availing the benefits, and encourage the workers to commit in their assigned works with sincerity and dedication.
Senior PS to Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland, Hachio Patton, who also spoke during the programme said that through the efforts of the department, the scheme will be disseminated to the beneficiaries and the board will go a long way in addressing the grievances of the workers at the grassroots and help them in availing the opportunities.
During the campaign, around 280 registrations and ennoblement were done from Englan Range public consisting of eight villages.
The programme was chaired by ORGOF General Secretary, Dr N Renthungo Patton, while welcome address was delivered by ORGOF, President, Er Thungdemo Patton. Short speeches were also delivered by Shanpan Ngullie, VCC, ORVC and Chanbemo Odyuo President, Elgland Range Village Council Union.
