Comprehensive social security legislation

for Ministry of Labour & Employment | Date - 26-07-2005


The demand for a comprehensive legislation for the workers in the unorganised sector has been received from various quarters i.e. central trade unions, Parliamentary Committee attached to the Ministry of Labour, etc. The Second National Commission for Labour also recommended a comprehensive central legislation for thee workers. The Government has drafted the ‘Unorganised Sector Workers Bill, 2004’ which is at the stage of consideration in consultation with the stakeholders i.e. State Governments, Central Trade Unions, Employers' ’Organisations, NGOs, etc. The National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganised Sector is also looking into the matter.

This information was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Shri K. Chandrasekhar Rao in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

MLD:LK:L-62(LS)July26
(Release ID :10457)

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