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233 Migrant Workers From Odisha Died In Other States In Last 3 Years: Minister Informs Assembly

Bhubaneswar: A total of 233 migrant workers from Odisha have died in in other states in the last three years, the state Assembly was informed on Tuesday.

Labour & Employees State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia shared this information while replying to a question by BJD MLA Souvic Biswal from Choudwar-Cuttack.

The Minister stated that 233 of the workers, who migrated to different states from Odisha for work, have lost their lives between 2022 and 2024.

While the highest number of 43 deaths was from Ganjam district, 26 workers from Balangir district died during the period.

Of the total number of deaths, 199 bodies were brought to Odisha. The total expenses incurred by the state government for shifting the mortal remains of deceased workers was Rs 24,16,604 in the last three years, the Minister said in his answer.

OB Bureau

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