In view of the severe heatwave conditions, the state government has announced measures to provide relief to home delivery and courier workers by setting up sheds and drinking water facilities at various locations across Patna.
High-Level Review Meeting
Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitish Mishra chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Tuesday to discuss the welfare of gig workers. The minister emphasized that ensuring the safety and comfort of delivery personnel is a priority for the government, especially when a large number of workers are compelled to remain outdoors for long hours under extreme heat and harsh sunlight due to the growing demand for online services and home deliveries.
Key Directives Issued
Minister Mishra directed officials to install adequate sheds at key points across the city to protect workers from direct sun exposure. Instructions were also issued to ensure the availability of clean and cool drinking water at these locations. The meeting reviewed the difficulties faced by delivery agents, e-commerce personnel, and courier workers amid rising temperatures and increasing demand for delivery services.
The minister asked the PMC to set up additional drinking water kiosks wherever required, stressing that the initiative is a matter of humanitarian concern as much as public convenience. He stated that delivery workers perform the essential task of supplying goods to people’s doorsteps every day and that their welfare is a collective responsibility.
Officials Present
Among those present at the meeting were Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (Buidco) Managing Director Animesh Kumar Parashar, PMC Commissioner Yashpal Meena, and other senior officials.
