Mines Welfare Board Enhances Compensation for Workers

The Mines Welfare board recently conducted a consultation meeting with the Secretary Minerals to discuss welfare schemes for the upcoming session 2023-2024 under the Commissionerate of Mines Labor Welfare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting focused on reviewing and approving the compensation package for mine workers. Notable changes include an increase in the death grant from Rs. 600,000 to Rs. 1.2 million and the disability grant from Rs. 300,000 to Rs. 600,000.

Key officials present at the meeting included Commissioner Mines Tahir, Deputy Commissioner Mines Bilal, Assistant Commissioner Mines Rahmatullah Jan, and members of the Mines Welfare Board. The Mines Welfare Board, in partnership with the Commissionerate of Mines, has been assigned the responsibility of implementing additional reforms to further enhance the welfare of mine workers.

The Pakistan Workers Federation and Marble Mines Union expressed their appreciation to the Secretary Minerals and Commissionerate of Mines for their collaborative efforts in ensuring the well-being of mine workers. The meeting also saw the participation of prominent individuals such as Ifthar Ahmed, Hamidullah Bakht Rawan, and Afzal Khan, the owner of Cherat Cement Factory.

The approval of the enhanced compensation package by the Mines Welfare Board signifies a positive step towards improving the welfare of mine workers in the region. The increased grants for death and disability reflect a commitment to providing better support and security for those working in the mining sector. Such initiatives are crucial in promoting the well-being and safety of workers in hazardous industries.