Computer to create labour inspection lists; reports to be uploaded on portal in 72 hours
Updated: Oct 16, 2014 02:32:13pm
New Delhi, Oct 16 (KNN) In order to provide a better environment to the labour sector of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a slew of labour reform initiatives including computerised inspection lists and uploading of inspection reports within 72 hours, saying that ease of business is a must to ensure success of the 'Make in India' plan.
He launched the 'Shram Suvidha' portal, Universal Account Number (UAN) facility for Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers and a labour inspection scheme.
"The power that Satyamev Jayate has is the same power Shramev Jayate has for the development of our nation," Modi said after the launch.
Speaking about the steps to do away with the inspector raj, Modi said that the new inspection scheme is aimed at taking away the discretionary power of the inspector and end 'Inspector Raj'.
While so far the units for inspection were selected locally without any objective criteria, the new scheme envisages that serious matters will be covered under the mandatory inspection list.
A computerised list of inspections will be generated randomly on predetermined objective criteria and complaints-based inspection will also be determined centrally based on data and evidence.
There will also be provision of Emergency List for inspection of serious cases.
"We have replaced 16 forms, which factory owners had to fill, with one form, which is available online. Now computer draw will decide which inspector (labour) will go for inspection to which factory and he will have to upload his report online in 72 hours.
"These facilities are what I call minimum government, maximum governance. I have been hearing about 'inspector raj' since childhood," Modi said.
Amongst other reforms, wage ceiling was also raised from Rs 6,500 to Rs 15,000 per month and a minimum pension has also been introduced for the first time, so after retirement, a person gets at least Rs 1,000 per month.
Through UAN, employees will no longer have to apply for transfer of provident fund (PF) accounts claim, while switching jobs anywhere in the country. The EPFO is in the process of allotting a unique portable number termed UAN to the employees across the organised sector.
The unified web portal will provide a common window for online registration of units, reporting of inspections, submission of annual returns and redressal of grievances. A unique labour identification number or LIN will also be allotted to each employer after registration.
Modi said that initiatives have been taken for development of entrepreneurship for the industry and ensuring labour welfare.
He also lauded the efforts of the labour ministry and said it efforts were a great example of how to change the work culture.
Commenting on the reforms, FISME President, Dr D Gandhikumar said the move would help get rid of the Inspector Raj. Further, it would go a long way to help the industry grow.
With regard to the UAN number, he said that SMEs have been lamenting the issue for a long time. The decision would help mobility of labourers from one place to another. “The workers would be very happy,” he said. (KNN/SD)
He launched the 'Shram Suvidha' portal, Universal Account Number (UAN) facility for Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers and a labour inspection scheme.
"The power that Satyamev Jayate has is the same power Shramev Jayate has for the development of our nation," Modi said after the launch.
Speaking about the steps to do away with the inspector raj, Modi said that the new inspection scheme is aimed at taking away the discretionary power of the inspector and end 'Inspector Raj'.
While so far the units for inspection were selected locally without any objective criteria, the new scheme envisages that serious matters will be covered under the mandatory inspection list.
A computerised list of inspections will be generated randomly on predetermined objective criteria and complaints-based inspection will also be determined centrally based on data and evidence.
There will also be provision of Emergency List for inspection of serious cases.
"We have replaced 16 forms, which factory owners had to fill, with one form, which is available online. Now computer draw will decide which inspector (labour) will go for inspection to which factory and he will have to upload his report online in 72 hours.
"These facilities are what I call minimum government, maximum governance. I have been hearing about 'inspector raj' since childhood," Modi said.
Amongst other reforms, wage ceiling was also raised from Rs 6,500 to Rs 15,000 per month and a minimum pension has also been introduced for the first time, so after retirement, a person gets at least Rs 1,000 per month.
Through UAN, employees will no longer have to apply for transfer of provident fund (PF) accounts claim, while switching jobs anywhere in the country. The EPFO is in the process of allotting a unique portable number termed UAN to the employees across the organised sector.
The unified web portal will provide a common window for online registration of units, reporting of inspections, submission of annual returns and redressal of grievances. A unique labour identification number or LIN will also be allotted to each employer after registration.
Modi said that initiatives have been taken for development of entrepreneurship for the industry and ensuring labour welfare.
He also lauded the efforts of the labour ministry and said it efforts were a great example of how to change the work culture.
Commenting on the reforms, FISME President, Dr D Gandhikumar said the move would help get rid of the Inspector Raj. Further, it would go a long way to help the industry grow.
With regard to the UAN number, he said that SMEs have been lamenting the issue for a long time. The decision would help mobility of labourers from one place to another. “The workers would be very happy,” he said. (KNN/SD)
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