National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson (Retd.) Justice Arun Mishra on Tuesday expressed concern over the condition of commercial truck drivers and urged the government to do more towards their social security.
Addressing a meeting of the NHRC’s core group on business and human rights, Justice Mishra said that truck drivers were not recognised as an organised workforce.
According to the NHRC statement, he said that “although efforts by the Centre and State are appreciated, more attempts need to be made focusing on the provision of social security, reducing substance abuse, creating awareness on responsible sexual behaviour, standardising of wages and provision of regular breaks.”
