EACCI felicitates cart-pullers, daily wage labourers in Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh: Taking a novel approach in celebrating
International Labour Day
, the Eastern Assam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (
EACCI
) on Thursday felicitated
cart pullers
and
daily wage labourers
in
Dibrugarh
.
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The programme, held at the bustling thela stand beside AT Road, saw EACCI office bearers honouring workers for their tireless contribution to the local economy.
"These cart pullers and daily wage labourers are the unsung heroes of our local economy. While we celebrate economic growth and business development, we often forget those who physically move goods through the streets every day, regardless of the weather or personal hardship.
These workers keep our markets alive. Yet, they rarely get a 'thank you," EACCI president Bhaskar Gogoi said.
The workers, many of whom have spent decades hauling goods under the scorching sun, expressed gratitude for the recognition.
"We are used to being invisible — people see the carts, not the men pulling them. Today, for the first time, someone acknowledged our hardwork. It feels good," said Bhagirath Yadav, a cart puller.
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