LUCKNOW: After deciding to bring back natives of

stuck in other states due to lockdown, chief minister

on Sunday pitched for swift implementation of employment generation schemes for migrants.

Nearly 9,800 migrants returned to UP on Sunday, officials said, adding that 2,000 people were brought back on Saturday.

The development comes after UP

government

’s decision to create 15 lakh new employment opportunities amid growing number of migrants returning to the state.

Taking stock of the situation with his select group of 11senior officers at his official residence, the CM said: “The government is committed to ensuring that no labourer is left jobless because of lockdown. We are keeping a close watch and acting accordingly.”

Additional chief secretary, home, Awanish Awasthi said: “Nearly 9,800 people are returning to UP on Sunday. This is almost four times than that on Saturday when over 2,000 people returned.” He said people returning to UP would be sent to 14-day quarantine in various shelter homes before being taken into mainstream and provided employment.

“The state government is already providing jobs under MNREGS. We intend to expedite job creation scheme for people affected by lockdown,” the CM said.

Senior officials in rural development department said at least 30 lakh projects, including the ones related to revival of rivers and plantation of trees, have already been identified.

Awasthi said the CM has issued directives to keep a watch on units which have been allowed to operate during lockdown.

“Around 7,000 industrial units which have started functioning have been asked to ensure that social distancing norms are adhered to and directions issued by the health department are followed,” he said.

The CM also directed officials to ensure that payment options like RuPay card and other mediums are in place. “Services should be made available at common service centres (CSCs) to minimise crowding in banks. Social distancing should be followed in banks too,” he said. Awasthi said construction works have picked up pace. “Around 12,000 brick kilns have become operational. Directions have been issued to all district magistrates to ensure that transportation of bricks is unhindered, especially in nonhotspot areas,” he said.

“Work on Purvanchal Expressway has also been expedited with the help of nearly 5,000 workers. Likewise, over 4,000 workers have been roped in for Bundelkhand Expressway,” he added.