Question : LEGISLATION FOR AGRICULTURAL LABOURERS



(a) whether any proposal to enact a legislation for the welfare of the agricultural labourers is pending since long;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be introduced in the Parliament?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ( SHRI MUNI LALL )

(a) to (c): A proposal to enact a legislation for the welfare of the agricultural labourers has been examined in consultation with concerned Ministries/Departments and the State Governments. Owing to absence of consensus amongst the State Governments, it is not possible to indicate the exact time frame at this stage.