Shimla, March 20 : A committee would be constituted to look into the matter of re-designating the Silai Adhiyapika (Tailoring Teachers) and to frame a policy for regularizing their services. This was stated by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the delegation of Silai-Kataye Adhiyapika that called on the Chief Minister at Oak Over here today to thank him for increasing their honorarium by Rs. 900 per month. The delegation was led by the President of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh Madan Rana. Chief Minister said the present State Government was committed to the welfare of the employees, particularly the para-workers employees in various departments. He said the State Government would also ensure that 20 percent of the seats of Panchayat Secretaries be filled amongst the Silai Teachers, for which notification would be issued soon. Jai Ram Thakur said the Government was also ensuring women’s empowerment at all levels. He said Mukhyamantri Grihini Suvidha Yojna, Beti Hai Anmol, Shagun Yojna, etc. were aimed in this direction. He said that for the first time Gender Budgeting Component has been introduced in the budget for the financial year 2022-23. He said that the honorarium of Asha Workers, Anganwari Workers, and mid-day meal workers has been increased considerably in the budget 2022-23. Chief Minister said with the increase of Rs. 900 per month, the Silai Teachers would now get an honorarium of Rs. 7950 per month. He said with this, the total increase of Rs. 1650 has been made in the honorarium of the Silai teachers during the tenure of the present State Government. He said the daily wages of the daily wagers have also been enhanced by Rs. 50 per day. He said that with this the daily wagers would now get Rs. 1500 more every month. President BMS Madan Rana thanked the Chief Minister for being considerate towards the various demands of the working class. He said the working class of the State would always remain indebted to the Chief Minister for the historic hike made by him in the honorarium of the para-worker and the daily wagers of the State. Deputy Speaker HP Vidhan Sabha Hans Raj, General Secretary BMS Yash Pal, President of Silai Teacher Association S ta Rana was also present on the occasion among others. ML SY 1718