Bihar guv expresses concern over migrants’ hardships | Surat Information – The Occasions of India

Surat: Expressing concern over the hardship confronted by migrant staff from Bihar, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan mentioned he felt pained that folks from the state have been compelled to journey 1000’s of kilometres to earn as little as Rs 10,000 a month.Khan clarified that he was not against folks transferring to different states for employment, however burdened that staff shouldn’t be compelled to depart their properties merely to earn a modest livelihood.

“I really feel unhealthy when a employee has to go all the way in which to Ladakh to assemble a highway for a wage of Rs 10,000. Individuals ought to journey to completely different elements of the nation to be taught and perceive India higher. However there ought to be sufficient improvement in our state so that folks can earn close to their properties,” Khan mentioned.The Governor was in Surat to inaugurate the Power Energy Electrical Expo 2026, organised by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Trade (SGCCI), on Friday.Pointing to Surat’s huge migrant workforce, Khan mentioned practically seven lakh staff from Bihar have been at present employed within the metropolis. “There isn’t a scarcity of intelligence or onerous work amongst our folks. That’s the reason I urge trade and enterprise leaders to offer consideration to Bihar. We’ve every little thing — we simply want a guiding pressure,” he mentioned.Highlighting Bihar’s renewed push for industrial progress, Khan mentioned “It takes time to undo the injury and restart the event course of. However the enthusiasm is there, and those that come to Bihar will obtain full help.”