(a) the measures taken by the Government in view of the
impending tremendous unemployment due to closure of industries which
logged behind in the wake of globalisation and World Trade
Agreement;
(b) whether the Government are contemplating upon a
comprehensive rehabilitation scheme for the retrenched workers in
Delhi in view of pollution;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the rationale of the Government for it?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MUNI LALL)
(a): There is no evidence of any significant increase in
unemployment at the all India level in the wake of globalization and
World Trade Agreement. Closure of a establishments is a continuous
process reflecting exit of un competitive industries and their
replacement by new and competitive industries. The government has
formulated an attractive Voluntary Separation package for those
affected by closure of Public Sector Undertakings.
(b) to (d): With a view to rehabilitating workers affected by
closure of industrial units in non conforming areas in Delhi, the
Hon`ble Supreme Court gave permission to acquire land covering an
area of 1300 acres, which was notified for acquisition. Possession
of 1065 acres of land was taken for developing new industrial
estates. Another 800 acres of land was acquired and possession
taken bringing the total availability of land to about 1865 acres.
The Scheme implementing agency of the Government of Delhi, i.e., the
Delhi State Industrial Development Corporation has allotted specific
plot numbers to about 14,700 applicants in Jhilmil, Badli,
Patparganj and Narela Industrial Areas. In addition, 378 flatted
factories were constructed at Jhilmil Industrial Area and possession
of 178 flats have been given to eligible applicants.
Rehabilitation of the units is expected to take care of the
job requirements of the affected workers.