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President Kovind Asks Mining Companies To Make Policy For Welfare Of Labourers

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New Delhi: President RamnathKovind has asked mining companies to make a policy for welfare of labourers and their families. 

Giving away the National Safety Awards (Mines)-2013 and 2014 in New Delhi on Thursday, MrKovind asked them to put in place world class safety measures in mines for prevention of accidents in mines. 

He said safety of people should be accorded top most priority. He said, the mineral sector contributes 2.6 per cent of country's GDP and provides direct employment to over 10 lakh people on a daily basis. 

Written by Khabar Bureau
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