Both formal & informal workers to be covered under Social Security scheme, paid minimum wages: Labour Ministry
Updated: Nov 27, 2015 05:22:32pm
New Delhi, Nov 27 (KNN) All the employees, both from the formal and informal sectors, will be brought under the social security scheme, Shankar Aggarwal, Secretary (Labour & Employment), said adding that the government is planning to introduce a law which will ensure minimum wages to be paid to every working class, irrespective of formal or informal sector.
While speaking at the Inaugural Session of the CII National Conclave on Employee Relations, he said, “Most of the current labour laws in India are old and archaic. Since the Industrial scenario has been undergoing a change, labour laws need to be changed to reflect the current economic requirements of the country.”
He said that Ministry of Labour is conscious of this need and hence has started several initiatives to consolidate and rationalize labour laws. He felt that India needs to create a facilitating environment for entrepreneurs to set-up their enterprise and run them hassle free.
With the launch of Shram Suvidha we can register organization under various labour laws with one click of mouse, he added. He further emphasized that Government of India is committed to ensure Employment security, Wage Security and Social Security. He advocated for a continuous dialogue amongst all stakeholders to resolve issues so that the benefits of reforms reach last mile person. (KNN Bureau)
While speaking at the Inaugural Session of the CII National Conclave on Employee Relations, he said, “Most of the current labour laws in India are old and archaic. Since the Industrial scenario has been undergoing a change, labour laws need to be changed to reflect the current economic requirements of the country.”
He said that Ministry of Labour is conscious of this need and hence has started several initiatives to consolidate and rationalize labour laws. He felt that India needs to create a facilitating environment for entrepreneurs to set-up their enterprise and run them hassle free.
With the launch of Shram Suvidha we can register organization under various labour laws with one click of mouse, he added. He further emphasized that Government of India is committed to ensure Employment security, Wage Security and Social Security. He advocated for a continuous dialogue amongst all stakeholders to resolve issues so that the benefits of reforms reach last mile person. (KNN Bureau)
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