Ensure skill survey of migrant workers: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asked chief secretary Deepak Kumar to ensure proper skill survey of all migrant workers who have returned to the state so that their capacity can be utilised in a better way after completion of their 21-day quarantine period. He said the migrant workers could make valuable contribution in the state’s economy.
While chairing a high-level review meeting with the chief secretary and other senior officials, the CM asked them to be sensitive towards peoples’ grievances and conduct speedy inquiry if any public complaint comes in the connection with the government-funded schemes.
He also asked the officials to ensure regular monitoring of all employment generating schemes and keep a close vigil on the works being executed under the MGNREGS.
The CM further said that a large number of migrant workers, students and other people are arriving in Bihar from different states. “Ensure proper screening of all such people and conduct medical testing of suspected cases as per the protocol,” Nitish said.
He further asked the chief secretary to ensure Covid-19 testing facilities at the district-level so that maximum people could be covered for such testing.