Question : NUMBER OF BEEDI WORKERS



(a) whether there is any clear picture of the number of Beedi Workers in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(c) the number of them provided with Identity cards, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) : There are about 44.11 lakh beedi workers in the country.

(b) & (c) : A statement is annexed.