The general federation of Nepalese Trade Union (GEFONT) organised a trainers training on occupational health and safety at hotel heaven grand on July 9, for the workers working in the tea and cardamom sector of Jhapa, Ilam, Pachthar, Taplejung and Dhankuta Districts of Koshi province.
 
During the training 34 trainer leaders participated held with the aim of making the workplace safe and dignified by expanding the organization in the tea and cardamom sector.

The coordinator of the tea garden area union Santa Rai highlighted the rationale of the program, while the training of trainers was facilitated by Bidur Karki Vice president and head of the Education Department.

GEFONT Koshi province   President Kishor Dhamala disclosing about the future work plan of GEFONT to expand the organization in that area and said that within the month of June July, a gathering of leading workers will be organized separately in Jhapa, Ilam and Dhankuta for the training programs on occupational health and safety.