Question : WELFARE SCHEMES FOR BEEDI WORKERS



(a) the number of persons employed as beedi workers at present, State-wise;

(b) the details of the schemes being run by the Government for the welfare of beedi workers in the country;

(c) the details of the allocation made and the expenditure incurred under each of these schemes during the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(d) whether any study has been conducted/proposed to be conducted to assess the impact of these schemes on the living standard of the beedi workers; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH)

(a) Annexure - I enclosed.

(b) Annexure-II enclosed.

(c) Annexure-III enclosed.

(d) & (e) No study has been conducted to assess the impact of these schemes.