AGARATA, May 19 (TIWN): Members of Tripura Khet Mazdoor union on Thursday observed its 37 foundation day at Melarmath in presence of several other dignitaries.

Tripura Khet Mazdoor Union literally 'Indian Land Workers Union' is a trade union of agricultural labourers in India. TKMU is politically tied to the Communist Party of India (CPI). TKMU is independent from both the main trade union central of CPI, the All India Trade Union Congress, as well as the farmers' organisation of CPI, the All India Kisan Sabha.

Observing their foundation day, the members stated that Funds should be increased for mahatma Gandhiu gramin rojgar yojana, work should be provided for 250 days in a year with Rs 300 as daily wage.

They also demanded that the farmers and labours should be provided with pension of Rs. 3000, to protect the farming land from the hand of mafia, corporate organization and others, to ensure 250 days of work under MGNREGA with daily pay of Rs. 300, to provide loan without interest to the poor farmers, agricultural labour and for other farmers the interest should b for 8 percent.

Besides, it has been mentioned that the farmers who have committed suicide their families should be provided with Rs. 10 lakh, to stop torturing the dalit, tribal women in the country and various other demands were mentioned at the programme.