HT Correspondent
ITANAGAR, June 21: A mega awareness and health camp was organised at Raga, the headquarters of Kamle district, on Saturday by the Kamle district unit of the All Arunachal Pradesh Labour Union (AAPLU) in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
The event was held in observance of International Yoga Day.
According to an official statement, Kamle Deputy Commissioner J T Obi, who attended the event as the chief guest, urged members of the workers and labourer community to register with APB&OCWWB to avail of the statutory and non-statutory benefits provided by the board.
He also encouraged members of AAPLU to assist in the registration process to ensure the welfare of workers and their families.
“The welfare board offers a wide range of benefits exclusively for registered workers, and all eligible individuals, including members of AAPLU, should come forward and enroll themselves,” said DC Obi in his address.
Kamle Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) Kamporijo ZPM attended the event as the guest of honour, while AAPLU president Dana Tadu was present as the special guest.
Both dignitaries interacted with the workers and emphasised the importance of registering with the welfare board to secure various social security benefits.
As part of the programme, blankets, umbrellas, raincoats, mosquito nets and other essential items were distributed to needy workers.
A free health check-up camp was also conducted, benefitting several members of the community.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from workers across the district and aimed to raise awareness about the welfare schemes available to them.