The News Freedom
Chandigarh, January 5
Recognising the crucial role of “Palledars” (workers involved in grain procurement), the Punjab government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has committed to their welfare and improved working conditions. Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak met with a joint committee of Palledar unions, where he gave a patient hearing to their demands and initiated steps for immediate action. Responding to the unions’ concerns, Kataruchak directed department officials to prioritize basic sanitation and hygiene facilities at warehouses.