Question : LEGISLATION FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS



(a) whether the Government proposes to bring a legislation for domestic workers for their safety, security and include them in schedule of employment for fixing minimum wages, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government also proposes to categorise housewives as self-employed and bring them under the said legislation; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT(SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

(a) As informed by Ministry of Labour and Employment there is no proposal to bring a legislation for domestic workers for their safety security.

(b) & (c): Does not arise in view of above.