Insurance cover for private transport sector workers in Karnataka

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Santosh Lad, Minister for Labour, said the State government had taken a decision to provide insurance cover to around 30 lakh workers in the private transport sector. Responding to questions by mediapersons here on Sunday, Mr. Lad said drivers, conductors and cleaners working in the private transport sector would be covered for death and disability due to accident.