President Paudel stresses on enhancing production and productivity

Kathmandu, May 1: President Ramchandra Paudel has stressed on enhancing production and productivity.    

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of the World Workers' Day today, he wished may the Day inspire all to move towards ensuring the use of indigenous products, respect for labour, self-employment, fair remuneration and social security.    

He also extended best wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity to all Nepali working sisters and brothers at home and abroad.    
In his message, the President expressed the belief that the Labour Day would help unite all the working people of the world to protect their rights, interests, rights and freedoms.    

The Constitution has guaranteed the right to employment and labour for all citizens and the right to social security based on fair wages, facilities and contributions to every worker, the President said, adding that the right to equality has been ensured that there is no discrimination in wages and social security on the basis of gender for equal work.    

"I believe that the working class will also be benefited in the context of the constitutional provision taking shape to build socialism-oriented economy based on democracy in the country", the message reads.    

The day is celebrated every year on May 1 as the historical day when the professional dignity and respect of the workers and their rights were established. (RSS)