GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court of India (SC) released a detailed interim order related to transportation of migrant labourers which had become a major issue of concern in the country. The Centre has been running special trains since May 1 despite which migrants were reportedly found hungry at various railway stations.
There have been cases of migrants dying of thirst and starvation as the Court signalled towards transportation and feeding of migrants to be the biggest problem.
The Supreme Court, in the interim order, directed state governments in collaboration with Railways to provide for trains for migrant workers and that migrants must be allowed to travel by buses and trains without being charged. States must share the expense of migrant workers, incurred while travelling.
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Migrants stranded outside their home states are directed to be provided with food at places which must be notified to the public. States from where migrants depart must provide migrants with meals and water. Railways and buses are also ordered to provide food and water to migrants.
States will also have to ensure that migrant workers travelling register and board the train or bus at the earliest. The order also makes it imperative for migrant workers found walking on roads to be provided with food, shelter and all necessary amenities by the respective state.
