Union labour secretary chaired a meeting to assess states & UTs' preparedness in finalising draft rules. The 4 codes are aimed at economic reforms & welfare of unorganised sector workers.
The Bill was opposed in the state assembly by DMK allies like the Communist Party of India, CPI (Marxist), Congress, the MDMK and VCK as well as the Opposition.
India has cheap labour while conventionally R&D-intensive countries have cheaper capital. The whole debate on R&D needs to be recast to fit the realities here.
Four labour codes, amalgamating 29 laws, were passed in 2019 & 2020. But central, state govts have yet to notify the laws that will cater to around 40 crore unorganised sector workers.
The labour ministry had envisaged implementing the four codes on industrial relations, wages, social security and occupational health safety & working conditions from 1 April 2021.
The draft rules, part of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Condition Act, 2020, are likely to be put in public domain next week to invite feedback.
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