Important Conference on Rights and Social Security of Unorganised Workers Held in Bishnupur
New Delhi [India], March 17: With the aim of raising awareness about the rights, dignity and social security of workers in the unorganised sector, a workers’ conference was organised on 14 March 2026 at Lalmati Resort in Bishnupur, Bankura district, under the initiative of the Bharatiya Railway Mall Godam Shramik Union (BRMGSU). The conference witnessed [...]
New Delhi [India], March 17: With the aim of raising awareness about the rights, dignity and social security of workers in the unorganised sector, a workers’ conference was organised on 14 March 2026 at Lalmati Resort in Bishnupur, Bankura district, under the initiative of the Bharatiya Railway Mall Godam Shramik Union (BRMGSU). The conference witnessed the participation of a large number of workers from different districts.
A significant number of Mallgodam (Goods Shed) workers from railway goods sheds across the country attended the conference. Workers from several other unorganised sectors were also present, including stone sculpture artists, pottery artisans, masons, bidi workers, private tutors, marginal farmers and other members of the working community. Their presence reflected a broader unity among unorganised labour.
The conference was attended by Priyank Kanoongo, Hon’ble Member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), who was present as the Chief Guest. Among those present were Dr. Parimal Kanti Mondal, National President, BRMGSU; Indu Sekhar Chakraborty, General Secretary, BRMGSU; Partha Pratim Ghosh, National Office In-Charge; Sanjay Mitra, National Co-Convener; Sambik Niyogi, Member of the Central Committee; Haradhan Kaibarta, Member of the Central Committee; and Jyoti Prakash Mondal, Member of the Central Committee, along with several other key officials of the organisation.
