(a) whether the Central Government intend to establish separate Special Welfare Board for salt workers as they are working in extremely tough climatic conditions and are facing severe health related problems;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken by the Central Government in coordination with State Government for welfare of salt workers?
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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (c): No Madam. There is no proposal to establish a separate Special Welfare Board for salt workers. The Government, through Salt Commissioner’s Organization (SCO) is conducting a number of activities for welfare of salt workers, such as cash rewards to meritorious children of salt workers, organizing training camps, health-cum-eye camps and sport meets.
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