Guwahati, July 8 -- The Opposition on Wednesday urged the Assam government to introduce a mandatory registration system and a dedicated helpline for Assamese migrant workers employed outside the state, citing rising deaths, exploitation and the absence of reliable official data on the migrant workforce.

The issue was raised during Zero Hour on the third day of the Assam Legislative Assembly's Budget Session by Chenga MLA Abdur Rahim Ahmed, who said the Labour Department lacked adequate information on workers migrating outside Assam for employment, limiting the government's ability to ensure their safety and welfare.

Responding to the discussion, Labour Welfare Minister Rameswar Teli admitted that the government did not have accurate dat...