Construction workers in Nagaland unaware of welfare schemes,

Construction workers in Nagaland unaware of welfare schemes, least bothered about safety

Henlly Phom OdyuoDimapur, Nov. 11 (EMN): Construction workers in Dimapur go about their day quite early in the morning to earn their livelihood; some take their children along with them to work site. Despite being deprived of basic facilities like shelter, food and sanitation, they have no choice as putting food on the table daily outweighs good working condition. Rasheed, a construction worker, told Eastern Mirror that they were used to working sans adequate facilities. He added that they entered the profession without proper training but eventually acquired the skills with experience. His wife, who was also working with him in the construction of a roof slab in Dimapur, was seen with their two children, both aged below six. Along with them at the construction site were other minors. They appeared to be least bothered by the health risk posed by the dust and other materials at the site as it’s not new for them. Also read: Construction workers in Nagaland deprived of basic facilities Risking life The construction workers at a site in Dimapur were seen without safety harness, or safety gears like gloves, helmets, boots and mask. They climb the temporary bamboo ladder with ease, touch the electrical...

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