The 60th session of the Mines Welfare Board took place with Secretary Mines and Minerals Department Pervez Iqbal at the helm. During this meeting, they endorsed fully funded scholarships for the offspring of mining employees who are enrolled in professional degree courses.
The gathering included Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner Punjab, Riaz Ahmed Chaudhry, along with board members and various officials. Key choices were taken to enhance the well-being of miners and their dependents, concentrating on educational opportunities, healthcare services, and accommodation provisions.
During the meeting, it was agreed upon that students who achieve over 85% in their Matric and Intermediate examinations would be granted laptops and electric bikes. Additionally, plans were made to fit Reverse Osmosis (RO) units in all MLW schools to maintain an uninterrupted flow of pure drinking water, alongside enhancing transportation services for pupils. Moreover, each institution will present a 'Top Educator Prize' specifically for educators specializing in sciences and humanities. As part of these efforts, the Women's College Khewra and Model High School are set to obtain fifteen desktops and furnishings.
Significant advancements were made in the healthcare domain as well. This involved setting up MLW dispensaries along with water purification systems in locations such as Lundi Syedan within the Rajanpur District and Basti Rojhani located in Dera Ghazi Khan District, all at an overall expense of 36.5 million rupees. Additionally, plans were put into motion to contract out the recruitment process for physicians, nurses, para-medical personnel, and additional employees working in Mines Labor Welfare hospitals so as to improve medical services. Furthermore, approval was granted for a support fund totaling Rs 9.5 million aimed at enhancing the quality of life for 53 disabled miners.
Significant choices were also made concerning accommodation and social programs for miners. Approval was granted for the building of four worker dormitories in the Khushab and Mianwali regions. Moreover, a trial program aims to set up childcare facilities for the offspring of mining personnel and offer meals to staff members. It was additionally agreed upon to employ experts to create enhanced strategies and support schemes for those working in mines.
Minister for Minerals Sher Ali Gorchani expressed his approval regarding these decisions, stating that consistent with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, scholarship programs, electric bikes, and laptop computers will be offered to the offspring of miners. He further noted that these initiatives will considerably elevate their quality of life. Additionally, he highlighted that concrete steps are being implemented to boost the overall welfare and living standards of those working in the mining sector.
These choices represent a crucial turning point for the well-being of miners, resulting in substantial enhancements to their educational resources, healthcare services, and living accommodations.
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