<p>Activists observed fast on Sunday seeking urgent measures from the government to address the issues of hunger and helplessness faced by the labourers.</p>.<p>Members from various forums came together under the banner of All India Central Council of Trade Unions and observed the fast in solidarity with migrant workers.</p>.<p>Activist Vinay Sreenivasa, one among the many activists, said all migrant workers need Rs 10,000 as lockdown subsistence, dry rations at the doorstep and a gas refill as well as free transport to go home. "An action plan is needed for their future, to protect their jobs and livelihoods," he said.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-india-to-remain-under-lockdown-till-may-3-tally-breaches-10000-mark-toll-at-326-817763.html?_ga=2.160045691.775988291.1587130386-607279861.1585015039">Follow live updates on coronavirus</a></strong></p>.<p>The AICCTU stated that helping migrant workers should be a matter of policy. "We want the state to provide ration as a matter of right, not charity. Let's not make people lose dignity by stretching their hand out," it said.</p>.<p>The list of demands released by the central council included wage and job security to all migrants, door delivery of ration, food, gas and also hygienic shelter.</p>.<p>"Form lockdown relief committees in every urban ward and panchayats involving trade unions, peasants, agricultural, rural labour organisations and concerned citizens," it said.</p>.<p>The council also stressed the need to strengthen national rural employment guarantee scheme (NREGS) and an end to police brutalities against migrant workers.</p>
<p>Activists observed fast on Sunday seeking urgent measures from the government to address the issues of hunger and helplessness faced by the labourers.</p>.<p>Members from various forums came together under the banner of All India Central Council of Trade Unions and observed the fast in solidarity with migrant workers.</p>.<p>Activist Vinay Sreenivasa, one among the many activists, said all migrant workers need Rs 10,000 as lockdown subsistence, dry rations at the doorstep and a gas refill as well as free transport to go home. "An action plan is needed for their future, to protect their jobs and livelihoods," he said.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-india-to-remain-under-lockdown-till-may-3-tally-breaches-10000-mark-toll-at-326-817763.html?_ga=2.160045691.775988291.1587130386-607279861.1585015039">Follow live updates on coronavirus</a></strong></p>.<p>The AICCTU stated that helping migrant workers should be a matter of policy. "We want the state to provide ration as a matter of right, not charity. Let's not make people lose dignity by stretching their hand out," it said.</p>.<p>The list of demands released by the central council included wage and job security to all migrants, door delivery of ration, food, gas and also hygienic shelter.</p>.<p>"Form lockdown relief committees in every urban ward and panchayats involving trade unions, peasants, agricultural, rural labour organisations and concerned citizens," it said.</p>.<p>The council also stressed the need to strengthen national rural employment guarantee scheme (NREGS) and an end to police brutalities against migrant workers.</p>
