(a) whether the Government has received any representation from the tailoring workers with regard to their various demands;
(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to bring a legislation with regard to the welfare fund and other amenities of the tailoring workers;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether any State Government has made Welfare Fund Act for the tailoring workers; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ( SHRI K. CHANDRASEKHAR RAO )
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): No, Sir.
(c): Does not arise.
(d) & (e): Some State Governments like Kerala and Tamil Nadu have constituted Welfare Funds/schemes for the tailoring workers. Kerala has constituted `the Kerala Tailoring Workers Welfare Fund Board` under which the benefits of disability pension, retirement pension, marriage relief, maternity benefit, scholarship, cash awards, etc. are provided. Tamil Nadu Tailoring Workers Social Security & Welfare Scheme-2001 has provision for coverage under accident & natural death, assistance in case of marriage, education & funeral.