Parliament had passed codes that consolidated 29 central labour laws between 2019 & 2020 but are yet to notify them. Meanwhile, even non-BJP ruled states have eased labour laws.
Issues of discussion will include the harmonisation of rules made by the states under the Labour Codes, the use of the e-Shram portal as a one-stop solution for accessing social security benefits.
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.
Professor S.P. Mukherjee, chairman of panel constituted by Modi govt, says BECIL, a Miniratna public sector enterprise tasked with key pan-India surveys, has shown 'lack of experience'.
Percentage of female workers increased from 29.3 per cent of those employed in April-June to 32.1 per cent in July-September, shows labour ministry's Quarterly Employment Survey.
The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
It’s amusing to see competitively socialist states with third-rate infrastructure fight for investments, the sole reason being the need for money to fund socialism.
It’s amusing to see competitively socialist states with third-rate infrastructure fight for investments, the sole reason being the need for money to fund socialism.
Socialist union govt is scared of ameding labour laws.