Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that there is an urgent need to focus on the welfare of the labour class while addressing the valedictory session of the 63rd labour economics conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) at Rajiv Gandhi University on Friday.

The DCM urged the participants to deliberate on the various issues related to labour economics and come up with practical solutions that will benefit the labour class in India.

It is to be mentioned that the ISLE was established in 1957 by former Indian president VV Giri for promotion of research; teaching and training in labour economics; and for contribution to policies related to labour and employment.

Since its establishment, the society has been instrumental in providing insights into the labour markets and labour welfare policies.

In reference to the labour reforms and policies currently being implemented, DCM Mein said that the Centre is right on track towards improving the working conditions of labourers throughout the nation while scaling our economic growth.

Stating that unemployment is a global phenomenon, DCM Mein said that the state government is taking measurable steps to address the issue by creating livelihood opportunities for the youths under the Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Development Programme (APEDP).

“The APEDP has been started to support and facilitate startups of the young entrepreneurs of Arunachal Pradesh to start their own businesses and achieve success in the process,” he said.

Highlighting the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swalamban Yojana and the Chief Minister’s Paryatan Vikash Yojana, DCM Mein said that the state government is providing 40 percent front-ended capital investment subsidy to the unemployed youths to set up small and medium enterprises.

“Apart from mobilising youths in the direction of entrepreneurship,” DCM Mein said, “the state government is prioritising women and farmers in the state by enabling them towards enhanced means of livelihood opportunities through verticals such as agro-processing units.”

He urged the gathering of notable economists and professors to encourage local youths toward shouldering the responsibilities of an ideal citizen and collectively facilitate the state in tackling such issues, leading to a massive facelift to the rural pockets of the region.

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