Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the immediate construction of 3000 flats for laborer of the industrial areas in the province, reported 24NewsHDTV Channel.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was chairing the 28th meeting of the provincial cabinet where 130-point agenda was approves by the Chief Minister and her cabinet.
Punjab cabinet approved the allocation of 1220 flats for industrial workers in Labor Complexes located in Sundar, Kasur, and Taxila. The flats will be allotted through a balloting process.
CM Maryam Nawaz rejected the proposal to recover costs from workers for the flats and directed immediate steps to construct an additional 3,000 flats for industrial laborers. The cabinet also approved a minimum salary of Rs40,000 for skilled, semi-skilled, and other workers.
While acknowledging the efforts of Rescue 1122 during recent flood emergencies, the Chief Minister announced a reward of Rs50,000 for each official who performed flood duties. The provincial cabinet has decided that class 5 and 8 examinations will be taken by the government. Now assessment of class 5 students and regular examination of class 8 students will be held by the boards.
The cabinet has approved the provision of lifelong pension to the widows of employees.
Chief Minister also ordered the establishment of industries for prisoners in jails and prisoners who work as laborers will also get monthly wages. CM Maryam directed the launching of a third-party monitoring system in jails.
In order to prove investment opportunities, online application has been approved for setting up petrol pumps. Now investors will have to submit only 6 documents instead of 16 and investors will be able to get NOC online by applying online.
Punjab government has okayed comprehensive rules for safety of the workers. The government approved Occupational Safety and Health Rules 2024. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered to ensure the safety of workers working in sewer lines and construction. Labor Department was directed to form enforcement force to ensure safety of workers. Maryam Nawaz also made it clear that making laws were not enough, implementation was necessary at all levels.
The Cabinet approved the draft of Punjab Restructuring on Employment of Children Rules 2024 to prevent child labor.
A uniform procedure was approved for the appointment of Treasurer, Registrar and Controller of Examinations in government and private universities. The Chief Minister directed necessary steps and monitoring on audit reports across Punjab.
The Cabinet agreed on proposal to hire competent professors from market as Vice Chancellor in various universities. Cabinet approved 80 percent passing marks for Vice Chancellor. It was approved that AI Traffic Management System will be implemented on Punjab roads within 90 days.
Excel Road Management System on roads will be implemented. The Cabinet approved establishing of WASAs in 5 divisions of Punjab and WASAs to be established in 13 more cities.