‘Vasatimitra’ to be appointed to each hobli for effective implementation of housing schemes:Minister
Bengaluru, June 27: Housing and Urban Development Minister UT Khader said that in order to implement the housing schemes effectively in rural areas, the government was planning to appoint ‘Vasatimitra’ for each hobli.
Inaugurating a workshop on housing schemes organized by the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation at the Bharat Scouts and Guides Bhavan in the city on Wednesday, the Minister said that the beneficiaries of housing schemes were more in rural areas. But they would not have awareness on how to get the houses. In order to educate and assist them, the government has planned to appoint ‘Vasatimitras’ in hobli level, he said.
Apply online
In Bengaluru, the beneficiaries could apply online for housing schemes. It was planned to introduce the same method even in rural areas and the selected beneficiaries would be given first installment amount within a week of laying the foundation for the house, he added.
No new scheme
In the current year, there would be no new housing schemes from the department. Existing housing schemes would be implemented effectively. The policies being framed on housing schemes in the government level would not reach the taluk level and gram panchayat level on time. So, all the officials were directed to reach such policies to the taluk and gram panchayat levels at the earliest. The taluk panchayat presidents and officials would play a major role in reaching the schemes to the villages. The taluk panchayats should work as a link between the government and the gram panchayats, he said.
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UK workers face some of Europe's greatest job stress: Report
London: British workers are facing some of the highest levels of job stress in Europe, with long working hours, tight deadlines, and limited autonomy, without being any more productive, according to a new report. The findings come as the UK's new Labour government prepares to introduce tougher regulations for employers.
The report, produced by the Commission for Healthier Working Lives — a body set up by the Britain's Health Foundation think tank and trade union representation — reveals that three-fifths of the UK workforce experience tight deadlines, and two-fifths had to work at high speed, as cited by Reuters on Monday. These figures are among the largest proportions in Europe. In contrast, only a third of workers have the autonomy to choose the pace of their work.
Jonny Gifford, principal research fellow at the Institute for Employment Studies and one of the report's authors, stressed that long hours, work intensity, and lack of control are problem areas that should be addressed.
The report noted that workers in certain sectors, particularly construction, transport, warehouses, retail, and hospitality, face the most demanding conditions, while professional roles like teaching and nursing also reported particular strain.
The report highlighted that the UK ranks poorly across nearly every measure of workplace demands, control, and job strain in comparison to other European nations. About half of the UK's workforce reported feeling exhausted from work, and stress levels have risen significantly over the past 25 years.
