Over 1.8 lakh migrants return to native states from Punjab
Chandigarh, May 16 (IANS) By facilitating the return of more than 180,000 migrant workers to their home states through 150 special trains, the Punjab government on Saturday said it ensured those wishing to go back were united with their families without any hardship.”The state has been working round-the-clock to provide relief and succour to our guest workers as per the directions of the Chief Minister”, Nodal Officer Vikas Pratap said, adding the task was being accomplished with the collaboration of Deputy Commissioners and the railway authorities of Ferozpur and Ambala divisions.The exercise has so far cost the exchequer Rs 10 crore.
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