Rangat, Aug. 31: An awareness program on proper implementation of several Labour Laws was held today in the Conference Hall of the DFO Office, Rangat. The program was attended by ministerial and industrial workers of the Middle Andaman Division of Department of Forest, A&N Administration.   The program was conducted by Shri. Suranjan Mukhopadhyay, Assistant Labour Commissioner, N&M Andaman, Department of Labour. He explained various Labour Laws in detail, including the Employees' Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996, the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, and the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. He also discussed the rights and benefits that workers are entitled to under these laws.

The program was also attended by Dr. Abdul Qayum, DFO, Middle Andaman, Department of Forest, A&N Administration. He stressed on the importance of ensuring that all workers should be aware of their rights and benefits under the labour laws. He also assured the workers that the Department of Forest is committed to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all its employees.

The awareness program was highly appreciated by all the participants and it helped to raise awareness among the workers about their rights and benefits under the labour laws. The program also helped to strengthen the relationship between the workers and the management of the Department of Environment & Forest, Middle Andaman.