Question : LABOUR OF STONE MINES



(a) whether the Government are aware that the stone mines industry all over the country are facing recession as a result of which a large number of labourers have been rendered jobless;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor; and

(c) the corrective steps being taken to safeguard the interest of these labourers?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

(SHRI MUNI LALL)

(a): According to information available with the Government there is no concrete evidence of decline in stone production in recent years and joblessness as a result of recession in this sector.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.