New Delhi, 16 December 2025: A prestigious Shramik (Labour) Award Function was organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, in collaboration with CONCENT (Confederation of Central Trade Unions), at the Deputy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

The programme witnessed the participation of representatives from various Central Trade Unions and labour organizations from across the country. During the function, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ganai, a prominent labour leader from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, was honoured with the Shramik Award 2025 for Jammu and Kashmir in recognition of his outstanding contribution and dedicated service towards the welfare of workers.

The award was presented by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Ji, who appreciated the remarkable efforts made by Mr. Ganai in facilitating welfare measures and raising the voice of workers. Through his continuous commitment and advocacy, Mr. Ganai has helped lakhs of labourers across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir access various labour welfare schemes and benefits.

Receiving the award, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ganai expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, and dedicated the honour to the hardworking labour community of Jammu and Kashmir. He reaffirmed his commitment to continue working for the protection of workers’ rights, social security, welfare, and dignity of labour.

The recognition serves as an inspiration for all those working towards the welfare and empowerment of labourers and highlights the significant contribution of trade union leaders in strengthening labour welfare initiatives across the country.