Odisha Govt to Form Committee to Look into Demands of Driver Association, Says Transport Min
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government will form a committee to look into the demands of Odisha Driver Mahasangha, said Transport Minister Padmanabha Behera on Monday. The Minister said that necessary action will be taken within three months. The committee will study what steps have been taken by other State Governments for their drivers. The future course [...]
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government will form a committee to look into the demands of Odisha Driver Mahasangha, said Transport Minister Padmanabha Behera on Monday.
The Minister said that necessary action will be taken within three months.
The committee will study what steps have been taken by other State Governments for their drivers. The future course of action will depend on the findings of the committee, he said.
“Discussion with Driver Mahasangha was fruitful. We will assess the steps that have been taken by other state governments for their drivers,” Behera added.
Earlier, the Odisha Driver Mahasangha held a protest in the capital city Bhubaneswar over a 10-point charter of demands.
The 10-point charter of demands includes a law to be enforced for the Driver Association. In addition, they have demanded arrangements for the security of the drivers, Rs 20 lakh insurance cover for death due to accidents., Rs 10 lakh insurance to an injured driver, and a pension scheme after attaining the age of 55 years.
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