Question : LEGISLATION FOR HOME BASED WORKERS

(a) whether the Government propose to bring a comprehensive legislation for the welfare of `Home based workers` in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof including the category of workers that comes under the definition of `Home based workers`; and

(c) the time by when it is likely to be formulated?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI SANTOSH GANGWAR)

(a): No, Sir. The Government do not propose to bring a comprehensive legislation exclusively for the `Home based workers`.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.