Chamarajanagar: 4-day complete lockdown lifted; Anxious public rushes to buy essential items
Chamarajanagar: In the background of the end of 4-day complete lockdown imposed in the wake of implementation of measures to control COVID-19, on Monday, the public in Chamarajanagar took to the streets in a rush to buy essential commodities.
According to the directive issued by the Chamarajanagar Task Force, the District Administration had imposed a total lockdown on the last 4 days of the week. Upon lifting the lockdown on Monday, all the shops and streets in all the centre’s of the Taluk saw traffic of people and vehicles in a rush to buy essential commodities in the district. A large number of people from the rural areas were seen on their respective two-wheelers trying to buy necessary items for their daily use. Due to the rising movement of people and vehicles, a traffic jam ensued in the region.
People were seen lined outside grocery shops, waiting to buy required items on their list since morning. From 8.30 am onwards, as more people stepped out into the streets to go to shops and parlours, it turned into a mini-carnival of people.
People were busy buying leafy greens and other items from vegetable shops, and grocery stores. Amid this, a team of security personnel arrived in the busy area and resorted to controlling the movement of vehicles and people.
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Karnataka govt to establish Gig Workers’ Welfare Board
Bengaluru, Apr 3 (PTI): The Karnataka government decided to establish a Gig Workers’ Welfare Board, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office said on Thursday.
The decision was made following a discussion between Siddaramaiah and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Rahul Gandhi inquired about the timeline for formulating the Gig Workers' Welfare Act, which he had promised during his Bharat Jodo Yatra and the elections.
"The Karnataka government has decided to establish a Gig Workers' Welfare Board to ensure the well-being of workers employed by companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Ola, Uber, and others," the statement said.
It further stated that a five per cent cess would be collected from the concerned companies, while the state government would provide the remaining funds required to support welfare schemes for gig workers.
"A comprehensive bill covering all aspects of gig workers' welfare will be prepared and presented before the state cabinet for approval," the statement added.
Three gig worker representatives—Rakshitha Dev, Sheikh Salahuddin, and Nikhil Dev—were also invited to the meeting.
They appreciated the government's initiative and expressed hope for improved working conditions.
State ministers Santosh Lad, Priyank Kharge, and M B Patil were present at the meeting.
Santosh Lad was quoted as saying that Rahul Gandhi, who had earlier advocated for gig workers' rights during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, welcomed the eight-point proposal prepared by the Labour department.
Rahul Gandhi also emphasised the need for swift implementation to safeguard gig workers' interests.
"The Karnataka Labour Department has already introduced three key bills—covering workers' gratuity, cinema workers' rights, and now, gig workers' welfare. The unorganised workers' sector has lauded the government's efforts and extended full support for this progressive move," the statement quoted Lad as saying.
