(a)the details and the number of beedi workers engaged in beedi rolling industry in the country including Kerala;
(b)the details of the steps taken by the Government to provide alternate source of livelihoods to people involved in beedi industry;
(c)whether a number of beedi workers have reportedly shifted to alternative livelihoods; and
(d)if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a): The details of the number of beedi workers including Kerala is at Annexure -A.
(b): This Ministry has initiated a Skill Development Programme for beedi workers and their dependants to provide them alternative source of livelihoods.
(c)&(d): The details of beedi workers placed to alternative livelihood is at Annexure- B.
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