Dattatreya appeals to stakeholders to be pro-active in labour matters

Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment (Independent Charge) Bandaru Dattatreya has appealed to all stakeholders to be pro-actively involved in labour matters.

Presiding over a tripartite meeting with representatives of state governments, central trade unions and employer organizations here, Dattatreya said the Ministry of Labour follows a proud legacy of social dialogue.

He said the ministry is undertaking a special drive to cover contract and construction workers under formal social security cover. He said that another nationwide campaign is being initiated for the settlement of inoperative provident fund accounts. He appealed to worker's and employers' organisations to be a partner in this drive with renewed vigor.

Trade Unions raised their ten-point charter of demands given by them and invited the government for more consultations on labour issues.

Employers unanimously agreed that the vision of industrial development can be achieved only when workers' interest coincides and taken into account in a holistic manner.

Labour Secretary Gauri Kumar said the minister has all sincere intent of getting stakeholders on board.

Dattatreya said he was happy to see the increased positive response from trade unions.

The key focus for his ministry, he said, is employment generation for the youth. Increasing competitiveness and skill training is our challenge to fulfill the aspiration of the new generation.