(a) the number of bidi, mines, cinema workers separately and the workers engaged in other sectors, State-wise;
(b) the schemes undertaken by the Government for the welfare of above said workers;
(c) the details of the increase in the amount of scholarship being given to the children of mine workers to promote education; and
(d) the facilities provided by the Government for the welfare of mine workers?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT (SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU)
(a) to (d): The Statement showing the estimated number of beedi/Cine/Mines workers in the country at present, State-wise, is annexed. State-wise or otherwise number of workers engaged in other sectors is not maintained. The schemes undertaken by the Government for the welfare of beedi/cine/certain non-coal mines workers including their family members are in the fields of Health & Medical-care, Social Security, Education, Housing, Recreation and Water Supply. The amount of scholarships has been revised w.e.f. August, 2002. The present rate of scholarships ranges from Rs.500/- for class V to Rs. 8,000/- for professional degree courses per child per annum. In addition, an amount of Rs. 250/- per annum is given for purchase of dress/slate/books to the children of such workers studying from class I to IV.