Question : WORKERS DEPLOYED BY CONTRACTORS IN COAL MINES

(a) The total number of workers deployed by contractors in coal mines in each subsidiary of Coal India Ltd.;

(b) whether any agreement is signed between the contractors and management regarding the working conditions and wages of workers;

(c) if so, the total emoluments fixed to be paid to the workers deployed by contractors in different categories;

(d) whether the workers are being paid in accordance with the agreement by the contractors; and

(e) if not, the steps being taken by the management in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF COAL ( SHRI KARIYA MUNDA)

(a) The total number of contractor workers engaged in different jobs in coal mines in each subsidiary of Coal India Limited is given below:

Name of the No of Contractors Workers
subsidiary
ECL 3952
BCCL 1244
CCL 7000
WCL 3301
SECL 13255
NCL 5774
MCL 6754