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Kovur sugar factory workers to receive ₹22 crore in pending wages
After more than a decade of waiting, workers at the Kovur sugar factory are set to receive outstanding wage payments totalling ₹22 crore. The state government has issued an order addressing the long-pending dues that have affected hundreds of employees.
LSN India ·
Workers at the Kovur sugar factory will finally receive their pending wages amounting to ₹22 crore, ending an 11-year wait for the outstanding payments. The state government has issued an official order to this effect, marking a significant development in resolving one of the region's long-standing labour disputes.
Kovur's Member of Legislative Assembly highlighted the government's commitment to addressing the accumulated dues, presenting copies of the official order to media representatives. The decision represents an effort to clear historical payment arrears that have impacted the livelihoods of factory workers and their families over the past decade.
The wage settlement comes after sustained pressure from workers and local representatives seeking resolution of the dispute. The government's intervention signals a renewed focus on addressing unresolved labour grievances in the industrial sector. Officials have indicated that the disbursement process is expected to commence following the formal issuance of the order.